engineering geologist

Penguin Recruitment; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Engineering Geologist to join a civil engineering company in Edinburgh. The role involves working on local projects, developing key skills in geotechnics and remediation strategies. The company offers a competitive salary of £30-40,000 and benefits including a generous pension scheme and a company vehicle. This permanent full-time position is ideal for candidates with a background in geotechnical or geo-environmental engineering.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

Site bonuses

Company Vehicle

Flexible benefits

Full training

Exciting projects

Qualifications

• Background in geotechnical and/or geo-environmental engineering.
• Full driving licence required.
• Must have a Permanent UK visa.

Responsibilities

• Work on projects local to the North West.
• Utilise and further develop interpretive reporting skills.
• Involve in remediation strategies and phase 3 preparation.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Geo-environmental engineering

Interpretive report writing

Education

Geology-related degree

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Engineering Geologist

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: £30-40,000 (depending on experience)

A successful civil engineering company is seeking an engineering geologist with geotechnical and geo-environmental experience to join their contaminated land specialist team. In this role, you will be working on projects local to the North West and will have the chance to utilise and further develop your interpretive reporting skills, as well as remediation strategies and phase 3 preparation. The company is ambitious and offers chartership support; no two days are the same with a mix of geotechnical work on offer.

Engineering Geologist package:

• Competitive salary £30-40,000 (depending on experience)
• Generous pension scheme
• Site bonuses
• Company Vehicle
• Fantastic working conditions
• Flexible benefits
• Full training
• Exciting projects

Responsibilities

• Work on projects local to the North West and utilise and further develop interpretive reporting skills, remediation strategies and phase 3 preparation.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Background in geotechnical and/or geo-environmental engineering
• Interpretive report writing
• Geology-related degree
• Full driving licence
• Permanent UK visa
• Located commutable to Edinburgh

How to apply / Additional information

If you are looking for a new and exciting challenge and meet the criteria for this Engineering Geologist opportunity, get in touch before the role is filled.

Interested in this or other geo roles? Please contact Joel Bullen or call the number provided. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this position.

Job Info

• Job Title: Engineering Geologist
• Company: Penguin Recruitment
• Location: Edinburgh
• Posted: Sep 7th 2025
• Closes: Oct 8th 2025
• Sector: Contract
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time