Junior Geoenvironmental Engineer

Graduate Geoenvironmental Engineer

Location: St Albans
Salary: £26,000-£30,000

Are you a recent graduate eager to begin your career in geotechnical 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.

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