Graduate Geologist

Reference: BY182781

Salary: GBP25,000 : GBP28,000

Are you a recent graduate in geology, earth sciences, geoscience, or geotechnical engineering, ready to kickstart your career in ground investigation? We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established UK geotechnical and environmental consultancy based in Norwich. With almost 50 years in the industry, the company delivers expert ground investigation, soil and water testing, contaminated land assessment, and geotechnical consulting services across sectors including infrastructure, residential, and renewables.

What's On Offer For The Graduate Geologist Selected

• Competitive starting salary (GBP25,000 : GBP28,000)
• Great company benefits package
• Enhanced company pension scheme and profit-sharing opportunity
• Paid professional membership
• Excellent training and career progression within a supportive and collaborative environment

Graduate Geologist Role Overview

As a Graduate Geologist, you'll gain hands-on experience across both site and office-based tasks. This includes trial pit excavations, supervising borehole drilling, soil, groundwater, and gas sampling, and assisting with ground condition interpretation. You'll support field teams, contribute to geological and environmental reports, and develop an understanding of how subsurface data informs foundation design and site risk assessments.

Requirements

• Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Earth Sciences, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites
• Full right to work in the UK
• Living in or near Norwich
• Strong communication skills, good organisation, and a proactive attitude

If you're looking to build a long-term career in ground investigation and consultancy, apply now for this Graduate Geologist opportunity and take the first step in your career.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.