Graduate Geotechnical/Geo-environmental Engineer

​; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving Geo-Environmental Consultancy in Milton Keynes is seeking a Graduate Geotechnical / Geo-environmental Engineer. The position offers the opportunity to engage in ground investigations, report writing, and contribute to team development. Candidates should have a relevant degree and a UK driving license. This role promises substantial responsibility, supportive training, and a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

Company van and fuel card

Full training and mentoring

Support toward chartership

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence is essential.
• Ideally a minimum of 2 years in a similar position, candidates with 6 months will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering ground investigations across diverse sites.
• Supervising drilling rigs, trial pits, and sampling activities.
• Logging soils and rocks, collecting environmental samples, and conducting in-situ testing.
• Writing clear, insightful reports with support from senior engineers.
• Liaising with clients, contractors, and regulators.
• Contributing to process improvements and team development.

Skills

Curiosity

Initiative

Strong communication skills

Hands-on attitude

Education

Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering or similar

Job description

Graduate Geotechnical / Geo-environmental Engineer: Fantastic opening at a thriving, family‑feel, SME Geo‑Environmental Consultancy. This role is based in Milton Keynes.

MILTON KEYNES

Overview

Our client is a well‑established Geoenvironmental and Geotechnical company providing a full range of services nationwide, including contaminated land assessment and remediation, ground and site investigation, and landfill monitoring and permitting. They are looking for a graduate engineer to join their busy, family‑feel company who work primarily with small to medium house builders, quarry operators, and industrial/commercial businesses on high‑end residential, canals, and earthwork projects amongst a variety of others. This is your chance to build your career and make a real impact at an ambitious SME where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work directly contributes to the company’s success.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering ground investigations across diverse sites
• Supervising drilling rigs, trial pits, and sampling activities
• Logging soils and rocks, collecting environmental samples, and conducting in‑situ testing
• Writing clear, insightful reports with support from senior engineers
• Liaising with clients, contractors, and regulators
• Contributing to process improvements and team development

Requirements

• A degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or similar
• A full UK driving licence (essential)
• Curiosity, initiative, and a hands‑on attitude
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn
• A desire to grow with a business and help shape its direction
• Ideally a minimum of 2 yrs in a similar position, although candidates with 6 months or more will also be considered

On offer

• Salary £34,000 – £35,000
• Annual performance bonus
• Company van and fuel card
• Full training and mentoring
• Support toward chartership
• Real responsibility from day one
• A collaborative team that values your input

To apply for the position of Graduate Geotechnical / Geo-environmental Engineer, please submit your current CV (ideally in Word format).

Due to high volume, we are unable to acknowledge every application. Bear in mind that if you are shortlisted you will be contacted in 7 days.

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