Graduate Soil Scientist

Graduate Soil Scientist

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Reference: BY1537

Salary: �24,000 - �28,000.

Are you a recent environmental science, countryside management, earth sciences, physical geography or geology graduate? Are you looking for an exciting position in ground investigation and contaminated land? This geo-environmental consultancy, specialising in Phase I Desktop Studies and Phase II Site Investigation & Risk Assessments are seeking a Graduate Soil Scientist to join the team. With approximately 15 members of staff (allowing for focussed training and varied responsibilities) and a wide range of projects to work on, this consultancy can offer excellent opportunities to kickstart you career.

The successful Graduate Soil Scientist will be offered:

• A top salary (�24,000 - �28,000).
• Company pension and benefits scheme.
• Continued professional development.
• Excellent training provided.
• Vast range of projects and work closely with specialists.
• Family friendly policies.

The Graduate Soil Scientist selected for the position will work on a variety of ground investigation projects, to familiarise with different challenges and sites. You'll be contributing to the supervision of ground investigations, Phase 1 Desk studies, carrying out risk assessments and collecting soil samples for analysis. Report writing skills will be developed over time.

The successful Graduate Soil Scientist will therefore:

• Have a degree in geology, earth sciences, environmental science, geography or a heavily soil focussed subject.
• Have exceptional communication and time management skills.
• Hold a valid UK Driving licence.
• Be commutable to Newcastle upon Tyne.
• Willing to travel to sites and work in office.
• Have a full right to work in the UK.

If you are interested in this or other roles in Geo-Environmental Engineering/Consulting roles please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to (url removed). This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.