Junior Engineering Geologist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or allowance

Pension scheme

Ongoing training and mentoring

Clear career progression

Paid overtime and expenses

Annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working opportunities

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Engineering Geologist in Leeds to join a respected ground investigation and geotechnical consultancy. You will split time between site works and office-based reporting, supporting project delivery across residential, commercial, infrastructure and industrial sectors in the UK.

The role offers a chance to gain exposure to all stages of ground investigation projects, with mentoring and clear progression toward Chartership where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and report writing skills.
• Experience or willingness to work outdoors and travel to sites.
• MEng in Engineering Geology or closely related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Supervising ground investigation works, including drilling rigs and trial pits.
• Logging soil and rock to current industry standards.
• Collecting soil, rock and groundwater samples.
• Carrying out in-situ testing and monitoring installations.
• Factual reporting and assisting with interpretative reports.
• Liaising with contractors and clients on site.
• Supporting geotechnical and geoenvironmental project delivery.

Skills

Communication

Report writing

Education

MEng in Engineering Geology

Job description

Assistant Engineering Geologist - Leeds

Location: Leeds

Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 + Benefits

An exciting opportunity has become available for an Assistant Engineering Geologist to join a well-established ground investigation and geotechnical consultancy based in Leeds. This role offers the chance to work on a wide variety of residential, commercial, infrastructure and industrial projects across the UK while developing your technical and site experience within a supportive team.

The successful Assistant Engineering Geologist will split their time between site work and office-based reporting, gaining exposure to every stage of ground investigation projects.

The Role:

• Supervising ground investigation works, including drilling rigs and trial pits.
• Logging soil and rock to current industry standards.
• Collecting soil, rock and groundwater samples.
• Carrying out in-situ testing and monitoring installations.
• Factual reporting and assisting with interpretative reports.
• Liaising with contractors and clients on site.
• Supporting geotechnical and geoenvironmental project delivery.

Requirements:

• MEng in Engineering Geology or a closely related discipline.
• Previous site investigation experience through employment or placements is desirable.
• Strong communication and report writing skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• A willingness to work outdoors and travel to sites across the region.
• A positive attitude and eagerness to develop within the engineering geology sector.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with regular reviews.
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance for site work.
• Pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and mentoring from experienced engineering geologists.
• Clear career progression with support towards Chartership where appropriate.
• Paid overtime and expenses.
• Annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Flexible working opportunities for office-based days.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated graduate or assistant-level Engineering Geologist looking to build a long-term career with a respected consultancy offering varied projects, structured training and genuine progression