Job Description
Graduate Geotechnical Engineer
Reference: BY186464
Location: Aberdeen
Salary: £25,000 - £29,000
A specialist ground-investigation specialist based in the Aberdeen area is looking for a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to join their growing team. This company delivers a full range of geotechnical and geo-environmental services across Scotland - from small residential sites to major commercial and civil-engineering projects - supported by an in-house laboratory and a fleet of modern drilling rigs.
The Graduate Geotechnical Engineer Role
You will play a key part in delivering site-investigation projects, combining fieldwork, lab work and office-based reporting. Responsibilities include:
* Assisting with planning and delivering intrusive ground investigations.
* Logging soil, rock and samples to industry standards.
* Supervising on-site drilling operations and coordinating with drilling teams.
* Gathering and organising field data and supporting the production of factual reports.
* Taking part in monitoring, sampling and occasional post-site visits.
The Graduate Geotechnical Engineer selected will be:
* Degree-qualified in Geology, Earth Science, Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Science or a similar discipline.
* In possession of a full UK driving licence.
* Live in or near to Aberdeen.
* Have a full right to work in the UK.
* Confident communicating with colleagues, drillers and clients.
What's on Offer
* Competative salary (£25,000 - £29,000)
* Full training, mentoring and clear career progression.
* Enhanced pension scheme and benefits.
* Hands-on exposure to drilling operations, site work and laboratory testing.
* The chance to develop strong technical foundations while working on varied and interesting projects across Scotland.
If you are interested in this or other roles Engineering/Remediation roles please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on or call. We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.