Posted: 8 June
The role
Job Description
Graduate Geoenvironmental Engineer
Location: St AlbansSalary: £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.
If you are ready to take the next step in your geoenvironmental career, we would love to hear from you - apply today.
Interested in this or other opportunities within the geology and environmental sector? Please do not hesitate to get in touch with Caitlin Richards.
This is a permanent position. Penguin Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this vacancy.
