Location
Winchester
Industry sector
Environment
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
08/05/2026
Closing date
29/05/2026
Graduate Geotechnical Engineer
Location: Winchester
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