Graduate Engineering Geologist

  • Penguin Recruitment Ltd
  • Sheffield, Yorkshire
  • Apr 01, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Graduate Engineering Geologist

Ref: 202045

Salary: £25,000 - £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 Engineering Geologist to join its expanding team. This role offers a supportive environment where you can develop practical skills and long-term career prospects.

This Graduate Engineering Geologist position provides:

  • Starting salary of £25,000 - £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 Engineering Geologist, 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 Engineering Geologist role is designed to build your technical confidence while working within a collaborative team.

To be considered for this Graduate Engineering Geologist 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 Engineering Geologist 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 Geo-Environmental/Geotechnical Engineering roles please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on . 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.