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, is seeking a Graduate Soil Scientist to join the team. With approximately 15 members of staff, allowing for focused training and varied responsibilities, this consultancy can offer excellent opportunities to kickstart your 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.
* A vast range of projects and the opportunity to 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 familiarize themselves 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-focused subject.
* Have exceptional communication and time management skills.
* Hold a valid UK driving licence.
* Be commutable to Newcastle upon Tyne.
* Be willing to travel to sites and work in the office.
* Have full right to work in the UK.
This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.
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