Location
Aberdeen
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
01/05/2026
Closing date
22/05/2026
Graduate Geoenvironmental Engineer
Location: Aberdeen
Salary: £28,000-£31,000
Are you a recent graduate eager to begin your career in geoenvironmental engineering? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established environmental consultancy delivering innovative solutions across contaminated land, geotechnical, and environmental projects throughout the UK.
You will become part of a knowledgeable and supportive team, gaining hands-on experience across a broad range of residential, commercial, and infrastructure developments while building strong technical and professional skills.
What's on Offer:
* Competitive salary package
* Structured graduate training and mentoring
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Pension scheme
* Flexible working opportunities
* Exposure to a wide variety of technically challenging projects
* Friendly and collaborative working environment
* Clear opportunities for long-term career progression
Key Responsibilities:
* Assisting with Phase 1 Preliminary Risk Assessments and Desk Studies
* Supporting and carrying out Phase 2 intrusive ground investigations
* Soil and rock logging, sampling, and groundwater/gas monitoring
* Coordinating environmental and geotechnical laboratory testing
* Interpreting site investigation data and assisting with risk assessments
* Supporting remediation strategies and earthworks assessments
* Preparing factual and interpretative technical reports
* Maintaining health & safety standards during site activities
* Liaising with clients, contractors, and internal project teams
What We're Looking For:
* A degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or a related subject
* A strong interest in contaminated land and geoenvironmental consultancy
* Understanding of ground investigations and environmental risk assessment principles
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Proactive, organised, and enthusiastic approach to work
* Willingness to travel for site work across the UK
* Full UK driving licence
* Right to work in the UK
This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to establish a long-term career within a supportive consultancy that values technical excellence, professional development, and practical problem-solving.
If you are ready to take the next step in your geoenvironmental career, we would love to hear from you - apply today.
Interested in this or other opportunities within the geology and environmental sector? Please do not hesitate to get in touch with Caitlin Richards.
This is a permanent position. Penguin Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this vacancy.