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Junior Geoenvironmental Engineer

Job reference

252271_1785422212

Company Name

Penguin Recruitment

Salary

£28000 - £35000 per annum

Location

Nottingham

Industry sector

Engineering

Job type

Permanent | Full Time

Job start date

ASAP

Posted date

30/07/2026

Closing date

20/08/2026

Junior Geoenvironmental Engineer

Nottingham

£27,000 - £35,000

A global engineering and environmental consultancy is looking to recruit a Junior Geoenvironmental Engineer to join its growing Nottingham team. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or engineer with up to three years' experience to develop their career within a supportive and technically strong consultancy, working on a wide range of ground investigation and contaminated land projects across the UK.

The role offers a varied split between site and office work, providing the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while developing technical reporting skills under the guidance of experienced geoenvironmental engineers and engineering geologists.

The Role:

* Supervising and undertaking ground investigations.

* Soil and rock logging to current industry standards.

* Groundwater and ground gas monitoring and sampling.

* Environmental sampling and contaminated land investigations.

* Factual report writing and assisting with interpretative reports.

* Liaising with clients, subcontractors and drilling contractors.

* Supporting the delivery of geoenvironmental and geotechnical projects from start to finish.

Requirements:

* Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Environmental Geoscience, Earth Sciences or a related discipline.

* Up to three years' experience within a geoenvironmental, geotechnical or ground investigation role.

* Knowledge of ground investigation techniques and logging.

* Strong written and verbal communication skills.

* Full UK driving licence.

* A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

The Opportunity:

* Competitive salary

* Structured training and mentoring from experienced engineers.

* Exposure to both geoenvironmental and geotechnical projects.

* Clear progression opportunities within a growing UK business backed by a global consultancy.

* A varied role combining site work with office-based technical development.

* Company benefits package and ongoing professional development.

If you're looking to build your career within a global consultancy that offers genuine technical development, varied project work and clear progression, we'd like to hear from you.