Graduate Engineering Geologist

Location: Coventry

Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 (Dependent on Experience)

About the Role

An established environmental and engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Graduate Engineering Geologist to join their expanding Coventry team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or someone with up to one year of industry experience to begin their career within a supportive and experienced consultancy.

You will gain hands-on experience working on a wide variety of ground investigation, geotechnical, and contaminated land projects, supporting developments from initial site investigations through to reporting and project delivery. With a combination of site work, office-based reporting, and structured training, this role offers excellent long-term career progression.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Excellent annual leave allowance.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance and employee wellbeing support.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Travel allowance for site visits.
• Ongoing training and mentoring from experienced engineers and geologists.
• Professional development towards chartership.

Main Responsibilities

• Assist with ground investigations on a variety of sites.
• Log soil and rock samples in accordance with industry standards.
• Carry out groundwater and ground gas monitoring.
• Support Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments.
• Collect environmental and geotechnical samples for laboratory testing.
• Prepare factual reports with support from senior colleagues.
• Maintain accurate site records and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Assist with data interpretation and technical report preparation.
• Liaise professionally with clients, contractors, and the wider project team.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering Geology, Geology, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Previous site investigation experience through a placement, internship, or graduate role is beneficial but not essential.
• A willingness to work outdoors and travel to project sites across the UK.
• Strong communication and report writing skills.
• Good organisational skills and a proactive approach to learning.
• Full UK driving licence (or working towards obtaining one).

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Graduate Engineering Geologist looking to develop their technical skills and build a long-term career within a respected environmental and engineering consultancy.

For more information on this or similar opportunities, please contact Caitlin Richards.

This is a permanent opportunity. Penguin Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this vacancy.