Overview
Graduate Geotechnical Engineer
Salary: £25,000 - £27,000. Location: Derby. No experience required - entry level position.
This is an exciting opportunity for a recent geology, environmental science, geotechnical engineering, geoscience or environmental engineering graduate seeking industry leading training in an interactive and hands-on role. The ground investigation specialists based just outside of Derby are seeking an ambitious graduate to join the team on a range of projects. You will receive industry leading training and excellent opportunities to apply your educational knowledge.
Benefits
* Salary: £25,000 - £27,000, plus pay for overtime
* Fantastic benefit scheme including private medical insurance
* Company vehicle provided
* Expert training provided where required
* Enhanced company pension scheme
Responsibilities
* Overseeing ground investigations and piling work
* Borehole logging and coring
* Trial pitting
* Report writing
* Groundwater and gas monitoring
* Complying with health and safety practices
* Liaising with team members
Requirements / Qualifications
* A degree in a relevant subject, for example geology, geotechnical engineering, geoscience or civil engineering
* Live commutable to Derby and hold a full UK driving licence (travel to site will be essential)
* Full right to work in the UK
* Prior experience in a site-based role is preferable, though not essential
To be considered for this Graduate Geotechnical Engineer position you may contact Beth Young via the provided channels, or review other roles on the Penguin Recruitment website. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.
Job Information
* Job Title: Graduate Geotechnical Engineer
* Company: Penguin Recruitment
* Location: Derby
* Posted: Jan 3rd 2026
* Sector: Contract
* Hours: Full Time
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