Engineering Geologist

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid work arrangements

Travel expense reimbursement

Professional training

Career development support

Annual leave entitlement

Company pension

Job summary

The role offers a competitive salary between £32,000 and £40,000 dependent on experience, with flexible and hybrid working arrangements, travel expense coverage, and opportunities for professional training and career development.

Qualifications

• Experience in geotechnical, engineering geology or geo-environmental consultancy.
• Knowledge of ground investigation techniques and geotechnical assessment methods.
• Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geology, Civil Engineering or related.
• Knowledge of geotechnical standards and regulations.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• Excellent organisation and ability to manage priorities.
• Commercial awareness and proactive project delivery.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Ground investigation

Report writing

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Commercial awareness

Willingness to travel

Education

Geotechnical/Geology/Civil Eng degree

Job description

Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Exeter

Salary: £32,000 - £40,000 (Dependent on Experience)

About the Role

A respected multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join its growing Exeter team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a wide range of ground investigation and geotechnical engineering projects across residential, commercial, infrastructure, and development sectors.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Company pension scheme.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Professional training and career development support.
• Payment of travel expenses for site visits.
• Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of projects across Exeter and the UK.

Requirements

• Previous experience working within a geotechnical, engineering geology, or geo-environmental consultancy environment.
• Good understanding of ground investigation techniques and geotechnical assessment methods.
• Degree qualified in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geology, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of current geotechnical standards, regulations, and industry best practice.
• Strong report writing and technical communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to project delivery.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

This is a permanent role.