At a Glance
- Tasks: Gain hands-on experience in ground investigations and support geotechnical design work.
- Company: Well-established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy based in Cambridge.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, structured training, clear progression, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Friendly environment with ongoing support and opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Build a long-term career in ground engineering with real-world project exposure.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering Geology or related field; UK driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 34000 £ per year.
An excellent opportunity has become available for a Graduate Engineering Geologist to join a well-established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy based in Cambridge. This is an ideal role for a recent geology, engineering geology or geoscience graduate looking to build a long-term career within the ground engineering sector. You'll work alongside experienced engineering geologists and geotechnical engineers on a wide variety of residential, commercial and infrastructure projects across the UK. The role offers a great balance of site and office work, providing exposure to every stage of ground investigation projects.
The Role
As a Graduate Engineering Geologist, you'll gain hands-on experience carrying out and supervising ground investigations, collecting and logging soil and rock samples, undertaking in-situ testing and preparing factual reports. As your experience develops, you'll become involved in interpreting ground conditions and supporting geotechnical design work.
- Assisting with ground investigations across a range of project sites
- Logging soil and rock samples to British Standards
- Supervising drilling rigs and site investigations
- Carrying out in-situ testing and groundwater monitoring
- Collecting environmental and geotechnical data
- Preparing factual ground investigation reports
- Supporting senior engineers with interpretative reporting and geotechnical assessments
- Liaising with contractors and clients on site
- Maintaining high standards of health and safety
Requirements
- Degree in Engineering Geology, Geology, Earth Sciences, Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline
- A full UK driving licence
- Enthusiastic and willing to work both on site and in the office
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
- Right to work in the UK
Benefits
- Competitive graduate salary
- Structured training and mentoring programme
- Clear progression towards Engineering Geologist and beyond
- Support towards professional accreditation
- Company pension
- Annual bonus scheme
- Generous holiday allowance
- Regular technical training
- Exposure to a wide variety of ground investigation and geotechnical projects
- Friendly and supportive working environment
This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to gain practical site experience while developing strong technical skills within a respected engineering consultancy. You'll receive ongoing support from experienced professionals and have genuine opportunities for career progression as your knowledge and responsibilities grow.
Gradute Engineering Geologist employer: Penguin Recruitment
Penguin Recruitment is an excellent employer for Geotechnical Engineers in Cardiff, offering a supportive environment that prioritises career growth and chartership opportunities. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous pension scheme and flexible perks, employees can thrive while working on technically challenging projects that make a real impact.
