Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

Location: New Alresford

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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