Location
Colchester
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
28/04/2026
Closing date
19/05/2026
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 progression
Key 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 regulations
What 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 UK
This 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.