Geoenvironmental Consultant

Geoenvironmental Engineer Location: Colchester Salary: £32,000-£36,000 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 progressionKey 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 regulationsWhat 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 UKThis 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