Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

May 9, 2026
£26000 - £26000
Urgent

Job Description

Graduate Geoenvironmental Engineer

Location: Aberdeen
Salary: 28,000- 31,000

Are you a recent graduate eager to begin your career in geoenvironmental 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.

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