Junior Geotechnical Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Geotechnical Engineer to join their team in Bristol. Responsibilities include assisting with site investigations, completing desktop studies, and writing reports. Candidates should have a relevant BSc degree and some experience in ground investigation. The role offers a competitive salary between £26,000 and £30,000, with excellent training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Company benefits and enhanced pension scheme

Industry leading training

Continued Professional Development

Qualifications

• Some experience in ground investigation.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel for work.

Responsibilities

• Assist with site walkovers and carry out ground investigations.
• Complete desktop studies and take soil samples.
• Write factual and interpretive reports.

Skills

Site work knowledge

Ground investigation

Education

BSc in geology, engineering geology, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, or environmental science

MSc (preferable)

Job description

Junior Geotechnical Engineer

Reference: BY72513

Location: Bristol

Salary: 26,000 - 30,000

A specialist geotechnical consultancy is seeking a Junior Geotechnical Engineer to join their team in Bristol. With multiple offices across the UK and award winning training provided, this is an excellent step into ground investigation consultancy.

The Junior Geotechnical Engineer selected will be:

• Assisting with site walkovers and carrying out ground investigations.
• Completing desktop studies.
• Taking soil samples.
• Bore-hole logging.
• Preparing phase plans.
• Writing factual and interpretive reports.
• Working on in situ testing.
• Observing day-to-day tasks to develop geo-environmental & geotechnical knowledge.

The Junior Geotechnical Engineer will be offered:

• A top salary with regular reviews ( 26,000 - 30,000).
• Company benefits and enhanced company pension scheme.
• Industry leading training.
• Continued Professional Development and room for growth within the company.
• Networking opportunities.
• Company car provided.
• Engaging outdoor work.

The successful Junior Geotechnical Engineer must have some experience in ground investigation with a good foundation of site work knowledge. You must have a minimum of a BSc in geology, engineering geology, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, environmental science or a relevant subject (MSc preferable). Candidates must also hold a full UK driving licence, be commutable to Bristol and be happy to travel for work. A full right to work in the UK is essential.

If you are interested in this or other Geotechnical/Geo-Environmental Engineering roles please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to (url removed). This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.