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Graduate Geotechnical Engineer


Company : Penguin Recruitment Ltd


Location : Sheffield, England


Created : 2026-03-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Graduate Geotechnical EngineerReference: BY189725Location: SheffieldSalary: £25,000 - £28,000Are you a recent graduate in Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Geoscience or a related subject, ready to take your first step into the ground investigation industry? An established and supportive ground investigation consultancy near Sheffield is looking to welcome an enthusiastic Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to their growing team.This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience, receive structured training, and build a strong foundation for a long-term career in geotechnics.What the Graduate Geotechnical Engineer role offers:Competitive starting salary (£25,000 - £28,000)Full training and ongoing mentoring from experienced engineersNetworking and CPD opportunitiesClear career progression pathwayA mix of outdoor site work and office-based learningCompany benefits and pension schemeYour role as a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer:As a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer, you will work alongside experienced team members both on site and in the office. Your responsibilities will include:Assisting with ground investigations on siteSupporting the supervision of drilling rigs and site activitiesLogging soil and rock samples under guidanceCollecting and recording site data accuratelyAssisting with the preparation of factual and interpretive reportsThis role is designed to provide you with practical experience, technical development, and the opportunity to build confidence in a supportive environment.To be considered for the Graduate Geotechnical Engineer role, you should:Hold a degree in Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Geoscience, Earth Sciences or a related discipline (Masters preferred)Be enthusiastic, reliable and eager to learnHave a full UK driving licenceHave the right to work in the UKBe commutable to Sheffield and the surrounding areaIf you're looking for your first role in geotechnical engineering with a company that will invest in your development and provide real career progression, this could be the perfect opportunity to get started.If you are interested in this or other roles in Geo-Environmental/Geotechnical Engineering roles please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on or call 01792 957381. 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.JBRP1_UKTJ