Salary: £26,000 - £28,000
Location: Sheffield
Are you finishing a degree in geology, geoscience, or geotechnical engineering and looking to begin your career in site investigation? A respected consultancy close to Sheffield is seeking a motivated Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to join its expanding team. This role offers a supportive environment where you can develop practical skills and long-term career prospects.
This Graduate Geotechnical Engineer position provides:
- Starting salary of £26,000 - £28,000
- Structured training with guidance from experienced professionals
- Ongoing CPD and networking opportunities
- Clear progression into more senior roles
- A balance of fieldwork and office-based tasks
- Pension scheme and additional company benefits
As a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer, you will gain hands-on experience both on-site and in the office. Key duties include:
- Assisting with ground investigations and fieldwork
- Supporting drilling operations and site supervision
- Logging soil and rock samples accurately
- Recording environmental and geotechnical data
- Helping prepare technical and interpretative reports
The Graduate Geotechnical Engineer role is designed to build your technical confidence while working within a collaborative team.
To be considered for this Graduate Geotechnical Engineer opportunity, you should:
- Hold a degree in Engineering Geology, Earth Sciences, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related subject (postgraduate qualification advantageous)
- Be proactive, dependable, and keen to learn
- Have a full UK driving licence
- Be eligible to work in the UK
- Live within commuting distance of Sheffield
This Graduate Geotechnical Engineer role is an excellent first step for anyone eager to develop within a company that invests in training and career growth.
If you are interested in this or other Geoenvironmental/Geotechnical Engineering roles please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young. We have many more vacancies available on our website. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.

