Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

Reference: BY189725

Location: Sheffield

Salary: £25,000 - £28,000

Are you a recent graduate in Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Geoscience or a related subject, ready to take your first step into the ground investigation industry? An established and supportive ground investigation consultancy near Sheffield is looking to welcome an enthusiastic Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience, receive structured training, and build a strong foundation for a long-term career in geotechnics.

What the Graduate Geotechnical Engineer role offers:

• Competitive starting salary (£25,000 - £28,000)
• Full training and ongoing mentoring from experienced engineers
• Networking and CPD opportunities
• Clear career progression pathway
• A mix of outdoor site work and office-based learning
• Company benefits and pension scheme

Your role as a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer:

As a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer, you will work alongside experienced team members both on site and in the office. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with ground investigations on site
• Supporting the supervision of drilling rigs and site activities
• Logging soil and rock samples under guidance
• Collecting and recording site data accurately
• Assisting with the preparation of factual and interpretive reports

This role is designed to provide you with practical experience, technical development, and the opportunity to build confidence in a supportive environment.

To be considered for the Graduate Geotechnical Engineer role, you should:

• Hold a degree in Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Geoscience, Earth Sciences or a related discipline (Masters preferred)
• Be enthusiastic, reliable and eager to learn
• Have a full UK driving licence
• Have the right to work in the UK
• Be commutable to Sheffield and the surrounding area

If you're looking for your first role in geotechnical engineering with a company that will invest in your development and provide real career progression, this could be the perfect opportunity to get started.

If you are interested in this or other roles in Geo-Environmental/Geotechnical Engineering roles please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on or call . We have many more vacancies available on our website. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.