Graduate Geotechnical Engineer
Location: Winchester
Salary: £26,000-£31,000
Are you a recent graduate looking to begin your career in geotechnical engineering? Join a well-established, award-winning engineering consultancy delivering innovative ground engineering and geo-environmental solutions on major projects across the UK.
You’ll become part of a growing and supportive geotechnical team, working on a broad range of regionally important developments across residential, commercial, and infrastructure sectors. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on technical experience through a balance of site and office-based work while developing your career within a collaborative consultancy environment.
What’s on Offer:
*Competitive salary
*Flexible holiday allowance
*Company pension scheme
*Structured graduate training and mentoring
*Support towards chartership and professional qualifications
*Exposure to complex and technically challenging projects
*Balanced mix of site work and office-based responsibilities
*Excellent long-term career progression opportunities
*Friendly and collaborative working environment

Key Responsibilities:
*Supporting ground investigations and a variety of geotechnical site activities
*Recording soil and rock conditions and carrying out in-situ testing
*Assisting in the production of factual and interpretative geotechnical reports
*Contributing to earthworks evaluations and foundation design recommendations
*Organising laboratory testing and analysing site investigation results
*Assisting with remediation projects and ground engineering solutions
*Overseeing site activities while maintaining health & safety standards
*Collaborating with senior engineers and multidisciplinary project teams
*Keeping clear and accurate site records and technical documentation
*Communicating with clients, contractors, and external project stakeholders

What We’re Looking For:
*Degree qualified in Geology, Earth Sciences, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related subject (ideally achieving a 2:1 or above)
*Keen interest in geotechnical engineering and ground investigation works
*Strong written and verbal communication abilities, including technical reporting
*Good analytical and problem-solving skills
*Motivated, enthusiastic, and keen to develop professionally
*Able to work collaboratively within a team environment
*Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and accurate record keeping
*Flexible and willing to undertake site-based work when required
*Full UK driving licence is advantageous
*Must have the right to work in the UK


This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate engineer looking to build a long-term career within a respected consultancy that values professional development, technical excellence, and collaborative working.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your geotechnical engineering career, we’d love to hear from you-apply now.
Interested in this or other roles in Geotechnical or Geo-Environmental 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