Graduate Geotechnical Engineer in Glasgow)

Penguin Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a motivated Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to join their dynamic team near Glasgow. This exciting entry-level role offers the chance to work on diverse ground investigation projects, providing you with expert training and hands-on experience. You'll be involved in essential tasks such as overseeing investigations, monitoring groundwater, and ensuring compliance with health and safety practices. With a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and a fantastic benefits scheme including private medical insurance and a company vehicle, this is a perfect opportunity for recent graduates eager to kickstart their careers in geotechnical engineering.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Private medical insurance

Company vehicle

Enhanced company pension scheme

Expert training provided

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject such as geology or geotechnical engineering.
• Full UK driving licence required for site travel.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing ground investigations and borehole logging.
• Report writing and groundwater monitoring.

Skills

Communication Skills

Enthusiasm

Education

Degree in Geology

Degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Degree in Geoscience

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Glasgow

Reference: BY1819

Salary: £24,000 - £27,000

Are you a recent university graduate seeking an entry-level role in the geotechnical, geo-environmental, and geology industry? This is the role for you! Whether your background is geology, environmental science, geotechnical engineering, or geoscience, these leading Ground Investigation contractors based near Glasgow are seeking a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to join their team.

The Graduate Geotechnical Engineer selected will be offered:

1. A top salary (£24,000 - £27,000), plus pay for overtime.
2. Flexible working hours.
3. Fantastic benefit scheme including private medical insurance.
4. Company vehicle provided.
5. Expert training provided where required.
6. Enhanced company pension scheme.

As a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer, you'll be working on a variety of ground investigation projects both on-site and in the office, receiving expert training in the process. You'll be overseeing ground investigations, borehole logging and coring, report writing, groundwater and gas monitoring, complying with health and safety practices, and liaising with team members.

To be considered for this Graduate Geotechnical Engineer position, you should have:

1. A degree in a relevant subject, for example, geology, geotechnical engineering, geoscience, or civil engineering.
2. Commutable to Glasgow.
3. Enthusiasm and excellent communication skills.
4. Full UK driving licence, as travelling to site will be essential.
5. Full right to work in the UK.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.