Location
Warrington
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
10/08/2026
Closing date
31/08/2026
Graduate Engineering Geologist
Location: Coventry
Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 (Dependent on Experience)
About the Role
An established environmental and engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Graduate Engineering Geologist to join their expanding Coventry team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or someone with up to one year of industry experience to begin their career within a supportive and experienced consultancy.
You will gain hands-on experience working on a wide variety of ground investigation, geotechnical, and contaminated land projects, supporting developments from initial site investigations through to reporting and project delivery. With a combination of site work, office-based reporting, and structured training, this role offers excellent long-term career progression.
Benefits
* Competitive salary package.
* Excellent annual leave allowance.
* Company pension scheme.
* Life assurance and employee wellbeing support.
* Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
* Travel allowance for site visits.
* Ongoing training and mentoring from experienced engineers and geologists.
* Professional development towards chartership.
Main Responsibilities
* Assist with ground investigations on a variety of sites.
* Log soil and rock samples in accordance with industry standards.
* Carry out groundwater and ground gas monitoring.
* Support Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments.
* Collect environmental and geotechnical samples for laboratory testing.
* Prepare factual reports with support from senior colleagues.
* Maintain accurate site records and technical documentation.
* Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental procedures.
* Assist with data interpretation and technical report preparation.
* Liaise professionally with clients, contractors, and the wider project team.
Requirements
* Degree in Engineering Geology, Geology, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
* Previous site investigation experience through a placement, internship, or graduate role is beneficial but not essential.
* A willingness to work outdoors and travel to project sites across the UK.
* Strong communication and report writing skills.
* Good organisational skills and a proactive approach to learning.
* Full UK driving licence (or working towards obtaining one).
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Graduate Engineering Geologist looking to develop their technical skills and build a long-term career within a respected environmental and engineering consultancy.
For more information on this or similar opportunities, please contact Caitlin Richards.
This is a permanent opportunity. Penguin Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this vacancy.