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Graduate Geologist

Job Posted: 3 days ago

Salary: £ 26,000 - 31,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Derby, Derbyshire

Expire in: 24 days

Job Description

Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Derby
 Salary: £26,000-£31,000

Are you a recent graduate looking to begin your career in geotechnical engineering? Join a well-established, award-winning engineering consultancy delivering innovative ground engineering and geo-environmental solutions on major projects across the UK.

You'll become part of a growing and supportive geotechnical team, working on a broad range of regionally important developments across residential, commercial, and infrastructure sectors. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on technical experience through a balance of site and office-based work while developing your career within a collaborative consultancy environment.

What's on Offer:

Competitive salary
Flexible holiday allowance
Company pension scheme
Structured graduate training and mentoring
Support towards chartership and professional qualifications
Exposure to complex and technically challenging projects
Balanced mix of site work and office-based responsibilities
Excellent long-term career progression opportunities
Friendly and collaborative working environment
 Key Responsibilities:

Supporting ground investigations and a variety of geotechnical site activities
Recording soil and rock conditions and carrying out in-situ testing
Assisting in the production of factual and interpretative geotechnical reports
Contributing to earthworks evaluations and foundation design recommendations
Organising laboratory testing and analysing site investigation results
Assisting with remediation projects and ground engineering solutions
Overseeing site activities while maintaining health & safety standards
Collaborating with senior engineers and multidisciplinary project teams
Keeping clear and accurate site records and technical documentation
Communicating with clients, contractors, and external project stakeholders
 What We're Looking For:

Degree qualified in Geology, Earth Sciences, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related subject (ideally achieving a 2:1 or above)
Keen interest in geotechnical engineering and ground investigation works
Strong written and verbal communication abilities, including technical reporting
Good analytical and problem-solving skills
Motivated, enthusiastic, and keen to develop professionally
Able to work collaboratively within a team environment
Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and accurate record keeping
Flexible and willing to undertake site-based work when required
Full UK driving licence is advantageous
Must have the right to work in the UK 

This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate engineer looking to build a long-term career within a respected consultancy that values professional development, technical excellence, and collaborative working.

If you're ready to take the next step in your geotechnical engineering career, we'd love to hear from you-apply now.

Interested in this or other roles in Geotechnical or Geo-Environmental 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

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