Location
Derby
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
02/02/2026
Closing date
23/02/2026
Graduate Geotechnical Engineer
Location: Derby
Reference: BY160576
Salary: £25,000 - £28,000
This geo-environmental consultancy based near Derby, with other 30 years of experience in the industry and a range of new projects to work on, are seeking a driven graduate to join their team. Whether you studied geology, earth sciences, geoscience or geotechnical engineering, this is an excellent opportunity to enter the ground investigation industry and apply your educational knowledge.
The Graduate Geotechnical Engineer selected will be largely working on site on a variety of residential and commercial ground investigation projects. You'll be carrying out Phase 1 Desktop Studies, Phase 2 site investigations, borehole logging, groundwater and gas monitoring, writing technical reports and soil and rock sampling.
The Graduate Geotechnical Engineer selected will be offered:
* A great entry level salary (£25,000 - £28,000).
* Company pension and benefits scheme.
* Annual salary and progression reviews.
* Continued Professional Development and career opportunities.
* Opportunity to continue training and develop skills.
* Inclusive, friendly, and supportive team of specialists to work with.
The Graduate Geotechnical Engineer successful in their application will have a degree in geology, geoscience, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering (or similar), hold a clean and valid UK Driving licence and live near Derby. A full right to work in the UK is also essential and desire to work in a hands-on, demanding role.
We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.