Junior Geoenvironmental Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company benefits package

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Junior Geoenvironmental Engineer to join its Nottingham team. Open to graduates or engineers with up to three years' experience, the role offers development across ground investigation and contaminated land projects UK-wide.

The position includes a structured training and mentoring program, exposure to both geoenvironmental and geotechnical work, and clear progression opportunities within a growing UK business backed by a global consultancy.

Qualifications

• Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Environmental Geoscience, Earth Sciences or related discipline.
• Up to three years' experience within a geoenvironmental, geotechnical or ground investigation role.
• Knowledge of ground investigation techniques and logging.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and undertaking ground investigations.
• Soil and rock logging to current industry standards.
• Groundwater and ground gas monitoring and sampling.
• Environmental sampling and contaminated land investigations.
• Factual report writing and assisting with interpretative reports.
• Liaising with clients, subcontractors and drilling contractors.
• Supporting the delivery of geoenvironmental and geotechnical projects from start to finish.

Skills

Communication skills

Driving licence (UK)

Proactive attitude

Education

Geology / Engineering Geology / Environmental Geoscience degree

Job description

Junior Geoenvironmental Engineer

Nottingham

£27,000 - £35,000

A global engineering and environmental consultancy is looking to recruit a Junior Geoenvironmental Engineer to join its growing Nottingham team. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or engineer with up to three years' experience to develop their career within a supportive and technically strong consultancy, working on a wide range of ground investigation and contaminated land projects across the UK.

The Role:

• Supervising and undertaking ground investigations.
• Soil and rock logging to current industry standards.
• Groundwater and ground gas monitoring and sampling.
• Environmental sampling and contaminated land investigations.
• Factual report writing and assisting with interpretative reports.
• Liaising with clients, subcontractors and drilling contractors.
• Supporting the delivery of geoenvironmental and geotechnical projects from start to finish.

Requirements:

• Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Environmental Geoscience, Earth Sciences or a related discipline.
• Up to three years' experience within a geoenvironmental, geotechnical or ground investigation role.
• Knowledge of ground investigation techniques and logging.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

The Opportunity:

• Competitive salary
• Structured training and mentoring from experienced engineers.
• Exposure to both geoenvironmental and geotechnical projects.
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing UK business backed by a global consultancy.
• A varied role combining site work with office-based technical development.
• Company benefits package and ongoing professional development.