Civil Enigneer Geotech in York)

Penguin Recruitment; York; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in York is seeking a Civil Engineer (Geotechnical) to contribute to geotechnical design projects. The role offers the opportunity to manage project workloads, mentor junior staff, and produce high-quality technical reports. Ideal candidates will have design experience in civil or geotechnical engineering, be working towards chartered status, and possess familiarity with relevant software. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary (£27,000 to £35,000)

Annual bonus

Generous holiday allowance

Continuous professional development and training opportunities

Annual professional membership fees paid

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Chartered status with the Institution of Civil Engineers or equivalent.
• Clean UK driving licence.
• Relevant experience in geotechnical areas.

Responsibilities

• Manage project workloads within the geotechnical team.
• Identify geotechnical risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Deliver concept and detailed design work including foundation design.
• Produce high-quality technical reports including Ground Investigation Reports.
• Mentor junior staff.
• Support colleagues across other offices.

Skills

Design experience within civil or geotechnical engineering consultancy

Familiarity with geotechnical design software

AutoCAD

MS Office

Experience in rail projects

Slope stability

Foundation design

Earthworks

Soil nails

Retaining structures

Pile design

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Civil Engineer (Geotechnical)

Reference: BY93027

Location: York

Salary: £27,000 to £35,000.

An exciting career opportunity has arisen for a Civil Engineer to join a fast-growing engineering consultancy based in York. This is a great chance to contribute to geotechnical design projects in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment, with ongoing support from an established head office.

The successful Civil Engineer will play a key role in team management, project delivery, and technical excellence. You'll join an organisation that values employee ownership, where all team members benefit from the company's success through annual profit-related bonuses and a collaborative, empowered workplace culture.

As Civil Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

* Working on the geotechnical team and managing project workloads

* Identifying geotechnical risks and proposing effective mitigation strategies

* Delivering concept and detailed design work including foundation design, slope stability and retaining walls.

* Producing high-quality technical reports including Ground Investigation and Geotechnical Design Reports

* Mentoring junior staff

* Supporting colleagues across other offices as part of a wider geotechnical team

To succeed in this Civil Engineer role, you should have:

* Design experience within civil or geotechnical engineering consultancy

* Have or be working towards chartered status with the Institution of Civil Engineers (or equivalent)

* Familiarity with geotechnical design software, AutoCAD, and MS Office

* Experience in rail projects (preferred but not essential)

* Relevant experience in areas such as slope stability, foundation design, earthworks, soil nails, retaining structures, and pile design

* Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering

* Clean UK driving licence

* Live in or near to York

Benefits of the Civil Engineering role:

* Competitive salary (£27,000 to £35,000)

* Annual bonus

* Generous holiday allowance

* Continuous professional development and training opportunities

* Annual professional membership fees paid

* Company pension scheme

We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.