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.