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Graduate Engineering Geologist
Location: Coventry
Salary: GBP26,000 - GBP30,000 (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.
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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.
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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, Caitlin Richards.
This is a permanent opportunity. Penguin Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this vacancy.
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