Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

Graduate / Junior Geotechnical & Geo-environmental Engineer

Location:
Alresford

Salary: 26,000 - 30,000 DOE + Training & Progression

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded Geotechnical and Geo-environmental Consultancy, providing specialist services across site investigation, land remediation, ground engineering, and environmental assessment projects throughout the UK.

Due to continued growth, they are now seeking a motivated Graduate / Junior Geotechnical & Geo-environmental Engineer to join their friendly and supportive team based in Alresford. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional to develop hands-on experience while working towards Chartered status.

Graduate / Junior Geotechnical & Geo-environmental Engineer Position Remuneration

• Salary: 25,000 - 30,000 DOE
• Company pension scheme
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Structured training and mentoring programme
• Support towards Chartership and professional development
• Clear long-term career progression pathway
• Friendly, supportive working environment
• Primarily local site work - no regular overnight stays

Graduate / Junior Geotechnical & Geo-environmental Engineer Position Overview

• Supporting Senior Engineers on a wide range of geotechnical and geo-environmental projects
• Undertaking site investigations including walkovers, trial pitting, soakaway testing, and borehole supervision
• Carrying out gas monitoring, verification of capping layers, and earthworks inspections
• Preparing Phase 1 and Phase 2 Site Investigation reports
• Liaising with clients, regulators, site teams, and internal departments
• Assisting with coal mining risk assessments, remediation schemes, and ground design projects
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance
• Developing technical knowledge and professional competence through structured training

Graduate / Junior Geotechnical & Geo-environmental Engineer Position Requirements

• Degree qualified (or working towards) in Geology, Earth Science, Geography, or related discipline
• Strong academic background including relevant A-Levels or equivalent
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle
• Interest in outdoor and site-based work
• Some work experience (industry related or otherwise)
• Confident communicator with good interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and able to work both independently and within a team
• Ambition to work towards Chartered status (ICE, Geol Soc, CIWEM, etc.)
• Passion for geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering
• Candidates with some prior site investigation or consultancy experience are also encouraged to apply.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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