Junior Geoenvironmental Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Markyate; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Structured graduate training

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Exposure to challenging projects

Friendly collaborative environment

Clear progression opportunities

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Graduate Geoenvironmental Engineer to join our expanding environmental consultancy in the UK. The role offers structured graduate training, mentoring, and exposure to a broad range of residential, commercial and infrastructure projects across the country.

You will gain hands-on experience in phase-based site investigations, logging, sampling, and lab coordination while developing technical and professional skills within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or a related subject.
• Interest in contaminated land and geoenvironmental consultancy.
• Understanding of ground investigations and environmental risk assessment principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel for site work across the UK.
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Phase 1 Preliminary Risk Assessments and Desk Studies.
• Support Phase 2 intrusive ground investigations.
• Soil and rock logging, sampling, and groundwater/gas monitoring.
• Coordinate environmental and geotechnical laboratory testing.
• Interpret site investigation data and assist with risk assessments.
• Support remediation strategies and earthworks assessments; prepare factual and interpretative reports.
• Maintain health & safety standards during site activities.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and internal project teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Full UK driving licence

Right to work in the UK

Education

Geology / Environmental Science / Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Graduate Geoenvironmental Engineer

Location: St Albans
Salary: 26,000- 30,000

Are you a recent graduate eager to begin your career in geotechnical engineering? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established environmental consultancy delivering innovative solutions across contaminated land, geotechnical, and environmental projects throughout the UK.

You will become part of a knowledgeable and supportive team, gaining hands-on experience across a broad range of residential, commercial, and infrastructure developments while building strong technical and professional skills.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary package
• Structured graduate training and mentoring
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working opportunities
• Exposure to a wide variety of technically challenging projects
• Friendly and collaborative working environment
• Clear opportunities for long-term career progression

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with Phase 1 Preliminary Risk Assessments and Desk Studies
• Supporting and carrying out Phase 2 intrusive ground investigations
• Soil and rock logging, sampling, and groundwater/gas monitoring
• Coordinating environmental and geotechnical laboratory testing
• Interpreting site investigation data and assisting with risk assessments
• Supporting remediation strategies and earthworks assessmentsPreparing factual and interpretative technical reports
• Maintaining health & safety standards during site activities
• Liaising with clients, contractors, and internal project teams

What We're Looking For:

• A degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or a related subject
• A strong interest in contaminated land and geoenvironmental consultancy
• Understanding of ground investigations and environmental risk assessment principles
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, organised, and enthusiastic approach to work
• Willingness to travel for site work across the UK
• Full UK driving licence
• Right to work in the UK

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to establish a long-term career within a supportive consultancy that values technical excellence, professional development, and practical problem-solving.