Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

Reference: BY(phone number removed)

Salary: 25,000 - 29,000

Location:

Aberdeen

A well-established ground investigation consultancy operating in the Aberdeen area is seeking a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to support its expanding workload. The business undertakes a wide variety of geotechnical and geo-environmental commissions throughout Scotland, ranging from small-scale housing developments to large infrastructure and commercial schemes. Projects are supported by an in-house testing laboratory and a modern fleet of drilling equipment.

This position offers a balanced mix of site-based, laboratory and office duties, giving excellent exposure to the full ground investigation process. Typical responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the design, preparation and execution of intrusive site investigations.

• Describing soils, rocks and samples in accordance with current standards.

• Overseeing drilling activities on site and liaising closely with drilling crews.

• Collecting, managing and interpreting site data to assist with factual reporting.

• Contributing to monitoring works, sampling activities and follow-up site visits when required.

• A relevant degree in Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science or a related subject.

• Ground investigation experience preferred but not essential.

• A full UK driving licence.

• Residence in, or the ability to commute to, the Aberdeen area.

• The full right to work in the UK.

• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work alongside colleagues, contractors and clients.

The Graduate Geotechnical Engineer will be offered:

• A competitive starting salary in the region of 25,000- 29,000.

• An enhanced pension scheme and additional benefits.

• Practical, hands-on experience across site investigations, drilling operations and laboratory testing.

• The opportunity to build solid technical skills while contributing to diverse projects across Scotland.

If you are interested in this or other Geotechnical Engineering/Ground Remediation roles please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to (url removed). This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.