Job Title: Assistant Geologist Salary: 26,000 - 30,000 Location: Birmingham A top geotechnical ground investigation specialist company are looking for the latest talent who are based in Birmingham, to become an assistant geologist. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent geology graduate to get your first geotechnical industry position, where you will gain fantastic site and report writing knowledge and progress from an assistant geologist to a geotechnical/geo-environmental engineer within your first 2 years. This assistant geologist position offers: A chance to begin your geology career Competitive salary 26,000 - 30,000 Generous pension plan Work closely with seniors Annual bonus Flexible benefits Generous holiday allowance Career Progression If you are a geology graduate based commutable to Birmingham and are looking for your first geotechnical / geo-environmental engineering position, this assistant geologist position is for you! You will need the following to be considered: Geology/closely related subject degree Full UK driving licence Full right to work permanently in the UK Located in or near Birmingham If you meet the assistant geologist criteria and are looking for your first industry job, get in touch right away before the position is taken! Interested in this or other geotechnical/geo-environmental roles? Please do not hesitate to contact Joel Bullen on (url removed). 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.
Mar 16, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Assistant Geologist Salary: 26,000 - 30,000 Location: Birmingham A top geotechnical ground investigation specialist company are looking for the latest talent who are based in Birmingham, to become an assistant geologist. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent geology graduate to get your first geotechnical industry position, where you will gain fantastic site and report writing knowledge and progress from an assistant geologist to a geotechnical/geo-environmental engineer within your first 2 years. This assistant geologist position offers: A chance to begin your geology career Competitive salary 26,000 - 30,000 Generous pension plan Work closely with seniors Annual bonus Flexible benefits Generous holiday allowance Career Progression If you are a geology graduate based commutable to Birmingham and are looking for your first geotechnical / geo-environmental engineering position, this assistant geologist position is for you! You will need the following to be considered: Geology/closely related subject degree Full UK driving licence Full right to work permanently in the UK Located in or near Birmingham If you meet the assistant geologist criteria and are looking for your first industry job, get in touch right away before the position is taken! Interested in this or other geotechnical/geo-environmental roles? Please do not hesitate to contact Joel Bullen on (url removed). 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.
My client works in a wide range of sectors including major infrastructure for highways and rail, nuclear, new build, onshore and offshore energy and environmental. Reporting to a GI Project Manager, the successful applicant will be joining an experienced and enthusiastic GI Operations team at my clients office and will be responsible for delivering ground investigation and geotechnical services to our wide-ranging client base across the UK. General Responsibilities/Specific Duties: - Confident and knowledgeable of ground investigation techniques - Help prepare Health & Safety documentation prior to and during the site works phase, as well as assisting with the managing the Health & Safety of operatives and promoting a safe working environment. - Assisting with the planning, supervision and programming of Ground Investigation projects at locations throughout the United Kingdom. - Logging of Soil and Rock in accordance with the specification and BS5930:2015+A1:2020. - Keeping accurate field records of tasks performed. - Performing in-situ testing and sampling in accordance with the specification and current technical standards. - Liaise with Clients / Engineers / Main Contractors throughout the site works phase. - Post site work visits to undertake monitoring. - Managing and collating site data using company software systems. - Be able to compile factual reports. - Carry out work in accordance with company Health and Safety rules. - Have a minimum level of fitness required to undertake all site-based tasks listed above on a variety of sites including active construction sites and linear projects for roads and railways. Qualifications: - Qualified to degree level in a geotechnical discipline - Full UK Driving License - Computer literate and competent in use of MS If you feel this is a role for you please send your CV today!
Oct 05, 2025
Full time
My client works in a wide range of sectors including major infrastructure for highways and rail, nuclear, new build, onshore and offshore energy and environmental. Reporting to a GI Project Manager, the successful applicant will be joining an experienced and enthusiastic GI Operations team at my clients office and will be responsible for delivering ground investigation and geotechnical services to our wide-ranging client base across the UK. General Responsibilities/Specific Duties: - Confident and knowledgeable of ground investigation techniques - Help prepare Health & Safety documentation prior to and during the site works phase, as well as assisting with the managing the Health & Safety of operatives and promoting a safe working environment. - Assisting with the planning, supervision and programming of Ground Investigation projects at locations throughout the United Kingdom. - Logging of Soil and Rock in accordance with the specification and BS5930:2015+A1:2020. - Keeping accurate field records of tasks performed. - Performing in-situ testing and sampling in accordance with the specification and current technical standards. - Liaise with Clients / Engineers / Main Contractors throughout the site works phase. - Post site work visits to undertake monitoring. - Managing and collating site data using company software systems. - Be able to compile factual reports. - Carry out work in accordance with company Health and Safety rules. - Have a minimum level of fitness required to undertake all site-based tasks listed above on a variety of sites including active construction sites and linear projects for roads and railways. Qualifications: - Qualified to degree level in a geotechnical discipline - Full UK Driving License - Computer literate and competent in use of MS If you feel this is a role for you please send your CV today!
