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Graduate Environmental Engineer

  • Recruiter: Penguin Recruitment
  • Job posted: 28/03/26
  • Reference: 3090175603
  • Type: Permanent
  • Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 Annual
  • Job location: Sevenoaks, Kent
  • Graduate Environmental Engineer
    Location: Kent, UK
    Salary: 26,000 - 30,000

    The Opportunity
    A well-established environmental consultancy with a strong presence in the South East is looking for a Graduate Environmental Engineer to join their specialist remediation team in Kent.

    This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience delivering remediation solutions on contaminated land projects across residential, commercial, and infrastructure developments. You'll be working closely with experienced engineers and geologists, gaining exposure to both site and office-based work from day one.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Supporting the design and implementation of remediation strategies
    • Assisting with site investigations and supervising remediation works
    • Soil and groundwater sampling and logging
    • Monitoring remediation systems (e.g. bioremediation, soil stabilisation, validation testing)
    • Preparing verification and validation reports
    • Assisting with risk assessments and environmental data interpretation
    • Liaising with contractors, clients, and regulatory bodies

    Requirements

    • Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, or similar
    • Strong interest in contaminated land and remediation
    • Willingness to work on-site across Kent and the South East
    • Good written and verbal communication skills
    • Full UK driving licence (essential)

    Desirable

    • MSc in Contaminated Land, Hydrogeology, or related field
    • Previous internship or placement within environmental consultancy or ground investigation
    • Basic understanding of UK guidance (e.g. CLR11, BS10175)

    What's on Offer

    • Structured training within a specialist remediation team
    • Clear pathway to chartership (e.g. ICE, CIWEM, IEMA)
    • Mix of site-based and office-based work
    • Competitive salary with overtime and site allowances
    • Pension, holiday, and flexible benefits package
    • Opportunity to work on technically challenging and meaningful projects

    Apply now to begin your career in remediation with a consultancy delivering practical solutions to complex environmental challenges.

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