Graduate Geoenvironmental Technician

Penguin RecruitmentManchester, Sheffieldreedpublished 10/29/2026

About the company

The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Graduate Geoenvironmental Technician to join a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy in Sheffield. This role offers hands-on experience across a variety of ground investigation, environmental assessment and site remediation projects, providing an excellent foundation for a career in geoenvironmental engineering.

Your tasks

  • Assist with ground investigations, including trial pits, boreholes and soil sampling.
  • Undertake site visits, logging soil and rock conditions and collecting environmental samples.
  • Support contaminated land assessments and interpret soil and groundwater data.
  • Prepare technical reports, site records and factual ground investigation reports.
  • Liaise with project engineers, contractors and laboratory teams.
  • Follow health and safety procedures and environmental regulations during sitework.

Requirements

  • A degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
  • An interest in ground investigation, contaminated land and environmental engineering.
  • Strong communication, organisational and report-writing skills.
  • A practical, proactive approach with a willingness to learn on site and in the office.
  • A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel to project sites are desirable.

What we offer

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to gain practical fieldwork experience, develop technical expertise and work alongside experienced professionals on a range of geotechnical and environmental projects, with opportunities for long-term career development.

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Graduate Geoenvironmental TechnicianSheffield£26,000 - £27,000