Graduate Geologist

Location: Coventry

Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 (Dependent on Experience)

An established environmental and engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Graduate Engineering Geologist to join their expanding Coventry team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or someone with up to one year of industry experience to begin their career within a supportive and experienced consultancy.

You will gain hands-on experience working on a wide variety of ground investigation, geotechnical, and contaminated land projects, supporting developments from initial site investigations through to reporting and project delivery. With a combination of site work, office-based reporting, and structured training, this role offers excellent long-term career progression.

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• Competitive salary package.
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• Excellent annual leave allowance.
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• Company pension scheme.
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• Life assurance and employee wellbeing support.
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• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
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• Travel allowance for site visits.
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• Ongoing training and mentoring from experienced engineers and geologists.
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• Professional development towards chartership.
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• Assist with ground investigations on a variety of sites.
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• Log soil and rock samples in accordance with industry standards.
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• Carry out groundwater and ground gas monitoring.
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• Support Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments.
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• Collect environmental and geotechnical samples for laboratory testing.
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• Prepare factual reports with support from senior colleagues.
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• Maintain accurate site records and technical documentation.
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• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental procedures.
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• Assist with data interpretation and technical report preparation.
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• Liaise professionally with clients, contractors, and the wider project team.
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• Degree in Engineering Geology, Geology, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
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• Previous site investigation experience through a placement, internship, or graduate role is beneficial but not essential.
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• A willingness to work outdoors and travel to project sites across the UK.
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• Strong communication and report writing skills.
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• Good organisational skills and a proactive approach to learning.
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• Full UK driving licence (or working towards obtaining one).
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This is a fantastic opportunity for a Graduate Engineering Geologist looking to develop their technical skills and build a long-term career within a respected environmental and engineering consultancy.

For more information on this or similar opportunities, please contact Caitlin Richards.

This is a permanent opportunity. Penguin Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this vacancy.