Junior Geotechnical Engineer

Job Description

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Junior Geotechnical Engineer - Colchester

Ref: 218225

Salary: £27,000 - £33,000

We are working with a respected, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy to recruit a Junior Geotechnical Engineer to join their growing team in Colchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with Engineering Geologist to gain hands-on experience across a wide range of infrastructure and development projects while being supported by experienced professionals.

About the Company Our client is an established ground engineering consultancy delivering innovative solutions across the UK. They are known for their collaborative culture, strong project pipeline, and commitment to staff development and progression.

The Role - Junior Geotechnical Engineer As a Junior Geotechnical Engineer, you will support site investigations, carry out soil and rock sampling, and assist in producing technical reports. You'll be involved in desk studies, site inspections, and geotechnical design tasks such as foundations and retaining structures. You will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to safe, high-quality project delivery.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary (£27,000 - £33,000) and benefits package
• Structured training and clear career progression
• Exposure to varied and high-profile projects
• Support toward professional development

Requirements for the Junior Geotechnical Engineer role

• Degree in Geology, Civil Engineering, or related field
• Some relevant ground investigation or consultancy experience
• Full UK driving licence
• Full right to work in the UK
• Strong communication and report-writing skills
• Must live in or near the Colchester office

This Junior Geotechnical Engineer role in London is ideal for someone eager to build a long-term career in ground engineering within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

If you are interested in this or other Geotechnical Engineering/Consulting roles please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on . We have many more vacancies available on our website. xwzovoh Please refer to This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position