Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

Job description

Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

Salary: £26,000 - £28,000

Location: Sheffield

Are you finishing a degree in geology, geoscience, or geotechnical engineering and looking to begin your career in site investigation? A respected consultancy close to Sheffield is seeking a motivated Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to join its expanding team. This role offers a supportive environment where you can develop practical skills and long-term career prospects.

This Graduate Geotechnical Engineer position provides:

Starting salary of £26,000 - £28,000

Structured training with guidance from experienced professionals

Ongoing CPD and networking opportunities

Clear progression into more senior roles

A balance of fieldwork and office-based tasks

Pension scheme and additional company benefits

As a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer, you will gain hands-on experience both on-site and in the office. Key duties include:

Assisting with ground investigations and fieldwork

Supporting drilling operations and site supervision

Logging soil and rock samples accurately

Recording environmental and geotechnical data

Helping prepare technical and interpretative reports

The Graduate Geotechnical Engineer role is designed to build your technical confidence while working within a collaborative team.

To be considered for this Graduate Geotechnical Engineer opportunity, you should:

Hold a degree in Engineering Geology, Earth Sciences, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related subject (postgraduate qualification advantageous)

Be proactive, dependable, and keen to learn

Have a full UK driving licence

Be eligible to work in the UK

Live within commuting distance of Sheffield

This Graduate Geotechnical Engineer role is an excellent first step for anyone eager to develop within a company that invests in training and career growth.

If you are interested in this or other Geoenvironmental/Geotechnical Engineering roles please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young 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...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Sheffield

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

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