Geoenvironmental Engineer
Location: Colchester
Salary: £32,000-£36,000
Are you looking to progress your career within a growing multidisciplinary engineering consultancy working on a diverse range of projects across the built environment? This is an excellent opportunity to join an experienced and collaborative team delivering high-quality geoenvironmental and ground engineering solutions across residential, commercial, and infrastructure developments.
You'll be involved in both site and office-based work, supporting projects from initial investigation through to reporting, remediation, and construction phases. The role offers excellent professional development opportunities and exposure to technically challenging schemes.
What's on Offer:
Competitive salary
Generous pension scheme
Life insurance cover
Flexible holiday benefits
Healthcare cash plan and private medical insurance
Cycle to Work scheme
Retail and shopping discounts
Professional membership fee reimbursement
Support towards Chartership and continued professional development
Long service recognition schemes
Flexible working arrangements
Clear opportunities for career progressionKey Responsibilities:
Undertaking Preliminary Risk Assessments (Phase 1 Desk Studies) and intrusive ground investigations
Assisting with the planning and supervision of Phase 2 site investigations
Carrying out soil and rock logging, groundwater and gas monitoring, and sampling activities
Supervising drilling rigs, excavation works, and subcontractors on site
Coordinating laboratory testing and interpreting geotechnical and environmental data
Assisting with geotechnical assessments including settlement and earthworks evaluations
Supporting remediation projects and validation works
Preparing technical reports including factual, interpretative, and remediation reports
Liaising with clients, contractors, regulators, and multidisciplinary design teams
Ensuring all site activities are carried out in accordance with health & safety and environmental regulationsWhat We're Looking For:
Degree qualified in Geology, Environmental Science, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline
Experience within a geoenvironmental or geotechnical consultancy environment
Good understanding of site investigations, contaminated land assessment, and remediation principles
Strong communication and technical report-writing skills
Ability to manage workload effectively and work to project deadlines
A collaborative approach with strong attention to detail
Experience carrying out site work and interpreting investigation data
Full UK driving licence
Right to work in the UKThis is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Geoenvironmental Engineer looking to develop within a supportive consultancy that values technical quality, teamwork, and professional growth.
If you're ready for your next challenge in geoenvironmental engineering, we'd love to hear from you-apply now.
Interested in this or other roles in Geology or Geoenvironmental Engineering, please do not hesitate to contact Caitlin Richards.
This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position