Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading geo-environmental consultancy near Derby is seeking a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer. This role offers the chance to work on site for various ground investigation projects, applying your education in geology or related fields. With a competitive entry-level salary and benefits, this permanent position emphasizes professional growth and a supportive team environment. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and a passion for hands-on work in the field.

Benefits

Company pension and benefits scheme

Annual salary and progression reviews

Continued Professional Development

Opportunity for skill development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field with a clean UK driving license.
• Desire to work in a hands-on role.
• Full right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Phase 1 Desktop Studies.
• Perform Phase 2 site investigations.
• Carry out borehole logging and groundwater monitoring.
• Write technical reports and conduct soil and rock sampling.

Skills

Geology

Environmental engineering

Geotechnical engineering

Site investigations

Technical report writing

Education

Degree in geology, geoscience, environmental engineering, or geotechnical engineering

Job description

Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Derby

Reference: BY160576

Salary: £25,000 - £28,000

This geo-environmental consultancy based near Derby, with over 30 years of experience in the industry and a range of new projects to work on, is seeking a driven graduate to join their team. Whether you studied geology, earth sciences, geoscience or geotechnical engineering, this is an excellent opportunity to enter the ground investigation industry and apply your educational knowledge.

The selected Graduate Geotechnical Engineer will be largely working on site on a variety of residential and commercial ground investigation projects. You will be carrying out Phase 1 Desktop Studies, Phase 2 site investigations, borehole logging, groundwater and gas monitoring, writing technical reports and soil and rock sampling.

Benefits

• A great entry level salary (£25,000 - £28,000).
• Company pension and benefits scheme.
• Annual salary and progression reviews.
• Continued Professional Development and career.
• Opportunity to continue training and develop skills.
• Inclusive, friendly, and supportive team of specialists to work with.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a degree in geology, geoscience, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering (or similar), hold a clean and valid UK Driving licence and live near Derby. A full right to work in the UK is also essential and a desire to work in a hands‑on, demanding role.

This is a permanent role.