Junior Engineering Geologist

Penguin Recruitment • Ashford, Kent • Posted June 02, 2026

Position Overview

Junior Engineering Geologist - Kent
£27,000 - £32,000 (depending on experience)

A growing geotechnical and geoenvironmental consultancy are looking to appoint a Junior Engineering Geologist to join their Kent team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career geologist to gain hands-on experience across a wide range of ground investigation projects.

The Role

As a Junior Engineering Geologist, you will support the delivery of ground investigation projects across residential, commercial, and infrastructure schemes. You will gain exposure to both site-based work and office-based reporting, developing strong technical and practical skills within a supportive team.

Key responsibilities include:

Assisting with site investigations including trial pitting, borehole logging, and sampling
Supporting engineers and senior geologists on ground investigation projects
Logging soil and rock in accordance with BS5930 standards
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