Graduate Geotechnical Engineer in Exeter)

Penguin Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer in Exeter. The successful candidate will work on diverse projects from residential to large infrastructure and will receive training from experienced professionals. Candidates need a relevant degree and some experience in ground investigations. This role offers a competitive salary and a clear progression path.

Benefits

Clear progression path

Internal training opportunities

Bonus scheme

Paid overtime

Competitive salary

Excellent training provided

Chartership support

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience within ground investigation or a relevant background.
• Hold a full UK driving license.
• Full working rights to work in the UK.
• Phase 1 factual report writing skills.
• Live within a commutable distance from the Exeter office.

Responsibilities

• Soil sampling.
• Conduct risk assessments.
• Prepare phase 1 factual reports.
• Write phase 2 interpretative reports.
• Perform geotechnical site investigations.
• Conduct slope stability assessments.
• Design foundations and retaining walls.

Skills

Soil sampling

Risk assessments

Phase 1 reports

Phase 2 interpretative reports

Geotechnical site investigation

Slope stability assessments

Foundation design

Retaining walls

Education

Degree in Geology/Geotechnical Engineering/Geoscience

Job description

Job Title: Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Exeter

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000

Are you a Graduate Geologist looking for a new opportunity?

Are you looking for a role that provides a clear career path in Geotechnical Engineering?

An exciting opportunity has opened for a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer in Exeter. You will have the chance to work on a wide range of responsibilities alongside highly skilled Geotechnical Engineers.

Company benefits

• Clear progression path
• Internal training opportunities
• Bonus scheme
• Paid overtime
• Competitive salary
• Excellent training provided
• Chartership support

The role of the Graduate Geotechnical Engineer will involve the following responsibilities: soil sampling, risk assessments, phase 1 reports, phase 2 interpretative reports, geotechnical site investigation, slope stability assessments, foundation design and retaining walls. You will be trained up by talented Senior Engineering Geologists and working alongside Graduates. You will have the chance to mentor and train Graduates on site work.

The successful Graduate Geotechnical Engineer will have the exciting opportunity to work on a wide range and scale of projects from residential to large infrastructure (buildings, bridges, structures).

Essential Criteria

• Hold a degree in Geology/Geotechnical Engineering/Geoscience
• Live within a commutable distance from the Exeter office
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Full working rights to work in the UK
• Phase 1 factual report writing skills
• 1 years' experience within ground investigation or relevant background

Please apply for the role of the Graduate Geotechnical Engineer if you meet the essential criteria.