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.