Junior Geoenvironmental Engineer

Job description

Graduate Geoenvironmental Engineer

Location: GlasgowSalary: £28,000-£31,000

Are you a recent graduate looking to start your career in geoenvironmental engineering? Join a growing consultancy delivering practical solutions across contaminated land, geotechnical, and environmental projects across the UK.

You'll work within a supportive, experienced team on a wide range of projects across residential, commercial, and infrastructure sectors, helping you develop strong technical skills from the outset.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Structured training and mentoring programme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to work on diverse and technically challenging projects
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Career progression within a growing consultancy

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with Preliminary Risk Assessments (Phase 1 Desk Studies)
• Supporting and undertaking Phase 2 intrusive site investigations
• Logging soil and rock, sampling, and groundwater/gas monitoring
• Coordinating laboratory testing for environmental and geotechnical analysis
• Interpreting site investigation data and assisting with risk assessments
• Contributing to remediation strategies and earthworks assessments
• Preparing technical reports, including factual and interpretative reports
• Ensuring health & safety compliance during site works
• Liaising with clients, contractors, and internal teams

What We're Looking For:

• A degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline
• Strong interest in contaminated land and geoenvironmental engineering
• Good understanding of site investigations and environmental risk assessment principles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive and organised approach to work
• Willingness to undertake site work across the UK
• Full UK driving licence
• Right to work in the UK

This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate looking to develop their career within a supportive consultancy that values technical quality, professional growth, and practical problem-solving.

If you're ready to take the first step in your geoenvironmental career, we'd love to hear from you-apply now.

Interested in this or other roles in Geology, 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'

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Glasgow City Centre

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £28,000 and £31,000 Per Month

Published at

08-05-2026

Profession type

Engineering

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English