Full job descriptionGeoenvironmental 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.
What’s on Offer:
*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 fee reimbursement
*Support towards Chartership and continued professional development
*Long service recognition schemes
*Flexible working arrangements
*Clear opportunities for career progression
Key Responsibilities:
*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
What We’re Looking For:
*Degree qualified in Geology, Environmental Science, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline
*Experience within 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.