Location
Chester
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
17/06/2026
Closing date
08/07/2026
Graduate Geotechnical Engineer
Chester
Ref: 237491
Salary: £25,000 - £29,000
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to join a well-established, independent engineering consultancy based in Chester. Operating for over 40 years, this team provides specialist civil, structural, geotechnical and environmental engineering services across residential, commercial and industrial projects throughout the North West.
What's on Offer
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Competitive salary (£25,000 - £29,000)
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Structured training and career development
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Exposure to varied and technically challenging projects
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Supportive and collaborative working environment
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Long-term career progression opportunities
As a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer, you will support a range of ground investigation and geotechnical assessment projects, gaining hands-on experience from site investigation through to technical reporting and foundation recommendations. This is an excellent opportunity for a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer looking to develop their career within a supportive and experienced team.
The Role
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Assisting with site investigations and ground assessments
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Logging soil and rock samples
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Preparing technical reports and factual data
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Supporting geotechnical and geo-environmental assessments
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Liaising with clients, contractors and internal teams
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Undertaking site visits across the region
Requirements
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Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, Geoscience, Earth Sciences a related environmental discipline
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Strong communication and report-writing skills
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Full UK driving licence
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Full right to work in the UK
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Ability to work both on-site and in the office
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Must live within a commutable distance of the Chester office
If you're a motivated Graduate Geotechnical Engineer seeking a varied role with excellent development prospects, we'd love to hear from you.
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.