Junior Engineering Geologist in Exeter)

Penguin Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist geotechnical consultancy is seeking a Junior Engineering Geologist in Exeter to supervise drilling rigs, conduct ground investigations, and write reports. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree and experience in contaminated land. This permanent role offers a competitive salary of £27,000 - £30,000 and excellent training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent training

Company benefit and pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in contaminated land or ground investigation.
• Degree in a relevant field such as Engineering Geology.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise drilling rigs on site.
• Carry out ground investigations.
• Monitor groundwater and gas levels.
• Write interpretive reports.

Skills

Contaminated land experience

Ground investigation skill

Report writing

Education

Degree in Engineering Geology

Degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Degree in Geoscience

Degree in Environmental Science

Job description

Overview

Junior Engineering Geologist

Reference: BY94563

Location: Exeter

Salary: £27,000 - £30,000

Are you a junior geotechnical engineer, geo-environmental consultant or ground investigation specialist looking for the next step in your career? In a graduate or technician position looking for more responsibility and a step up? An established and specialist geotechnical/geo-environmental consultancy are seeking a Junior Engineering Geologist to join the team on a variety of projects.

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

Work arrangement: on site and in office, supervising drilling rigs, carrying out ground investigations, soil logging, groundwater and gas monitoring, writing interpretive reports and assisting more junior members of the team, among other daily responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise drilling rigs on site and in the office where required.
• Carry out ground investigations and soil logging.
• Monitor groundwater and gas levels.
• Write interpretive reports and support more junior team members.
• Contribute to varied projects across a niche team with increasing responsibility.

Qualifications

• Have existing experience in the contaminated land/ground investigation industry.
• Have a degree in Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Geoscience, Environmental Science or a relevant subject.
• Have a full UK driving licence.
• A full right to work in the UK.
• Be commutable to Exeter.

Benefits

• A competitive salary (£27,000 - £30,000).
• Excellent training provided where required.
• Range of exciting and varied projects to work on.
• Increased responsibility within a niche team.
• Company benefit and pension scheme.