Junior Engineering Geologist

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Training programme

Career progression

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Accreditation support

Site projects exposure

Friendly team

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Junior Geo-Environmental Consultant based in Birmingham. You will assist with geo-environmental and contaminated land projects, conduct site investigations, soil sampling and groundwater monitoring, and help produce Phase 1 Desk Studies and Phase 2 Site Investigation Reports.

The role offers a permanent contract, a salary of £28,000 - £35,000 dependent on experience, and a structured training and mentoring programme with clear career progression

Qualifications

• Assisting with geo-environmental and contaminated land projects.
• Experience with logging soil/rock samples is a plus.
• Familiarity with health and safety on site is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist delivery of geo-environmental and contaminated land projects.
• Undertaking site investigations, soil sampling, and groundwater monitoring.
• Logging soil and rock samples in accordance with industry standards.
• Supporting the preparation of Phase 1 Desk Studies and Phase 2 Site Investigation Reports.
• Assisting with contaminated land risk assessments and remediation projects.
• Collecting, interpreting, and analysing environmental and geological data.
• Liaising with clients, contractors, and project teams.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures during site works.
• Supporting senior staff with project delivery across Birmingham and the wider UK.

Skills

Site investigations

Soil sampling

Groundwater monitoring

Data analysis

Client liaison

Health & safety

Job description

Junior Geo-Environmental Consultant

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 (Dependent on Experience)

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Structured training and mentoring programme
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Company pension scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Support towards professional accreditation and chartership
• Exposure to a wide variety of geo-environmental and contaminated land projects
• Friendly and collaborative team environment in Birmingham

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the delivery of geo-environmental and contaminated land projects
• Undertaking site investigations, soil sampling, and groundwater monitoring
• Logging soil and rock samples in accordance with industry standards
• Supporting the preparation of Phase 1 Desk Studies and Phase 2 Site Investigation Reports
• Assisting with contaminated land risk assessments and remediation projects
• Collecting, interpreting, and analysing environmental and geological data
• Liaising with clients, contractors, and project teams
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures during site works
• Supporting senior staff with project delivery across Birmingham and the wider UK

This is a permanent role.