Junior Geoenvironmental Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Graduate training and mentoring

Pension scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Annual leave entitlement

Exposure to varied projects

Friendly collaborative environment

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Graduate Geoenvironmental Engineer in St Albans to join a well-established environmental consultancy delivering solutions across contaminated land, geotechnical and environmental projects throughout the UK.

You will gain hands-on experience, work with a supportive team, and develop technical and professional skills across residential, commercial and infrastructure developments while maintaining health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• A degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering or related subject.
• Interest in contaminated land and geoenvironmental consultancy.
• Willingness to travel across the UK.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK.

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

Skills

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Education

Geology degree

Environmental Science / Civil Engineering related

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 UKThis 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.