Junior Geoenvironmental Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Graduate training

Generous leave

Pension plan

Flexible working

Diverse projects

Friendly culture

Career progression

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Graduate Geoenvironmental Engineer in St Albans to join a well-established environmental consultancy delivering soil, groundwater, and geotechnical solutions across the UK.

You will gain hands-on experience through structured graduate training, mentoring, and exposure to residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects, while building technical and professional skills and developing long-term career prospects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Interest in contaminated land and geoenvironmental consultancy.
• Understanding of ground investigations and risk assessment principles.
• Excellent 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.
• Conduct soil and rock logging, sampling, groundwater/gas monitoring.
• Coordinate environmental and geotechnical lab testing.
• Interpret site data and assist risk assessments.
• Support remediation strategies and earthworks assessments.
• Prepare factual and interpretative technical reports.
• Maintain health and safety standards on site.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and project teams.

Skills

Strong communication

Willingness to travel

Full UK driving licence

Organised

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 assessments
• Preparing 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.

This is a permanent position.