Engineering Geologist

Penguin Recruitment; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Engineering Geologist for a permanent position in Chester. The role includes conducting Phase 1 studies, site investigations, and groundwater monitoring. Candidates should hold a degree in geology and have experience in the engineering geology sector. Offer includes a salary of £27,000 - £34,000, hybrid working options, and a comprehensive benefits package. This position provides a supportive environment for career development.

Benefits

Company pension

Comprehensive benefits package

Ongoing CPD support

Clear routes for professional progression

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Degree in geology, geoscience, earth sciences, geotechnical engineering or closely related discipline.
• Experience within the engineering geology or geotechnical sector.
• Possess a full, clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Phase 1 desk studies.
• Undertake site walkovers and ground investigation activities.
• Prepare factual and interpretive reports.
• Perform groundwater and gas monitoring, soil sampling and borehole logging.
• Provide guidance and support to junior colleagues.
• Communicate with clients and contribute to project delivery.

Skills

Experience in engineering geology

Strong communication skills

Client management

Guidance support to junior colleagues

Education

Degree in geology or related discipline

Job description

Engineering Geologist

Location: Chester (Hybrid)

Reference: BY

Salary: £27,000 - £34,000

What we offer

• Salary range of £27,000 - £34,000
• Company pension and comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid working options and flexible arrangements
• Regular salary reviews and clear routes for professional progression
• Ongoing CPD support and long‑term career development
• A collaborative, supportive and welcoming group of specialists

Key responsibilities

• Conducting Phase 1 desk studies
• Undertaking site walkovers and ground investigation activities
• Preparing factual and interpretive reports
• Performing groundwater and gas monitoring, soil sampling and borehole logging
• Providing guidance and support to junior colleagues
• Communicating with clients and contributing to project delivery

Requirements

To be considered, you should have experience within the engineering geology or geotechnical sector, hold a degree in geology, geoscience, earth sciences, geotechnical engineering or a closely related discipline, and possess a full, clean UK driving licence. You will also need to be based in or near Chester and hold full UK working rights.

Contact

If you are interested in this or other engineering/environmental roles, please contact Beth Young. We have many more vacancies available on our website. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.