Geo-environmental Engineer

Geoenvironmental Engineer

Location: Colchester

Salary: £30,000-£35,000

Are you looking to progress your career within a growing multidisciplinary engineering consultancy working on a diverse range of projects across the built environment? This is an excellent opportunity to join an experienced and collaborative team delivering high-quality geoenvironmental and ground engineering solutions across residential, commercial, and infrastructure developments.

You'll be involved in both site and office-based work, supporting projects from initial investigation through to reporting, remediation, and construction phases. The role offers excellent professional development opportunities and exposure to technically challenging schemes.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary


• Generous pension scheme


• Life insurance cover


• Flexible holiday benefits


• Healthcare cash plan and private medical insurance


• Cycle to Work scheme


• Retail and shopping discounts


• Professional membership fee reimbursement


• Support towards Chartership and continued professional development


• Long service recognition schemes


• Flexible working arrangements


• Clear opportunities for career progression

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertaking Preliminary Risk Assessments (Phase 1 Desk Studies) and intrusive ground investigations


• Assisting with the planning and supervision of Phase 2 site investigations


• Carrying out soil and rock logging, groundwater and gas monitoring, and sampling activities


• Supervising drilling rigs, excavation works, and subcontractors on site


• Coordinating laboratory testing and interpreting geotechnical and environmental data


• Assisting with geotechnical assessments including settlement and earthworks evaluations


• Supporting remediation projects and validation works


• Preparing technical reports including factual, interpretative, and remediation reports


• Liaising with clients, contractors, regulators, and multidisciplinary design teams


• Ensuring all site activities are carried out in accordance with health & safety and environmental regulations

What We're Looking For:

• Degree qualified in Geology, Environmental Science, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline


• Experience within a geoenvironmental or geotechnical consultancy environment


• Good understanding of site investigations, contaminated land assessment, and remediation principles


• Strong communication and technical report-writing skills


• Ability to manage workload effectively and work to project deadlines


• A collaborative approach with strong attention to detail


• Experience carrying out site work and interpreting investigation data


• Full UK driving licence


• Right to work in the UK

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Geoenvironmental Engineer looking to develop within a supportive consultancy that values technical quality, teamwork, and professional growth.

If you're ready for your next challenge in geoenvironmental engineering, we'd love to hear from you-apply now.

Interested in this or other roles in Geology or Geoenvironmental Engineering, please do not hesitate to contact Caitlin Richards.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.

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