Geo-environmental Engineer

Overview

Geoenvironmental Engineer

Location:

Colchester

Salary: £30,000-£35,000

Are you looking to progress your career within a growing multidisciplinary engineering consultancy working on a diverse range of projects across the built environment? This is an excellent opportunity to join an experienced and collaborative team delivering high-quality geoenvironmental and ground engineering solutions across residential, commercial, and infrastructure developments.

You'll be involved in both site and office-based work, supporting projects from initial investigation through to reporting, remediation, and construction phases. The role offers excellent professional development opportunities and exposure to technically challenging schemes.

• Competitive salary
• Generous pension scheme
• Life insurance cover
• Flexible holiday benefits
• Healthcare cash plan and private medical insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Retail and shopping discounts
• Professional membership reimbursement
• Support towards Chartership and continued professional development
• Long service recognition schemes
• Flexible working arrangements
• Clear opportunities for career progression

• Undertaking Preliminary Risk Assessments (Phase 1 Desk Studies) and intrusive ground investigations
• Assisting with the planning and supervision of Phase 2 site investigations
• Carrying out soil and rock logging, groundwater and gas monitoring, and sampling activities
• Supervising drilling rigs, excavation works, and subcontractors on site
• Coordinating laboratory testing and interpreting geotechnical and environmental data
• Assisting with geotechnical assessments including settlement and earthworks evaluations
• Supporting remediation projects and validation works
• Preparing technical reports including factual, interpretative, and remediation reports
• Liaising with clients, contractors, regulators, and multidisciplinary design teams
• Ensuring all site activities are carried out in accordance with health & safety and environmental regulations

• Degree qualified in Geology, Environmental Science, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline
• Experience with in a geoenvironmental or geotechnical consultancy environment
• Good understanding of site investigations, contaminated land assessment, and remediation principles
• Strong communication and technical report-writing skills
• Ability to manage workload effectively and work to project deadlines
• A collaborative approach with strong attention to detail
• Experience carrying out site work and interpreting investigation data
• Full UK driving licence
• Right to work in the UK

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Geoenvironmental Engineer looking to develop within a supportive consultancy that values technical quality, teamwork, and professional growth.

If you re ready for your next challenge in geoenvironmental engineering, we d love to hear from you—apply now.

Interested in this or other roles in Geology or Geoenvironmental Engineering, please do not hesitate to contact Caitlin Richards.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position