Engineering Geologist

Penguin Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Engineering Geologist for a permanent role in Northampton. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and experience in geotechnical or geo-environmental engineering. Responsibilities include conducting site investigations, analyzing laboratory data, and mentoring junior team members. The role offers competitive salary benefits, private health insurance, and career development support. Ideal for those looking to advance their careers in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Private health insurance

Enhanced company pension scheme

Company vehicle provided

Paid travel and expenses

Qualifications

• Experience as a geotechnical or geo-environmental engineer or consultant.
• Live commutable to the Northampton area.
• Full right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Phase 1 desk study reports and site investigations.
• Analyze and interpret laboratory data.
• Write factual and interpretive reports.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Communication Skills

Environmental Consulting

Education

Degree in Geology or related field

Job description

Engineering Geologist (Northampton)

Reference: BY(phone number removed)

Salary: £28,000 - £35,000

Are you an Engineering Geologist seeking your next career step? An innovative and expanding ground investigation team near Northampton are looking to bring an experienced contaminated land specialist into their team. With excellent career progression opportunities, support to chartership and varied and exciting projects to work on, this role provides brilliant prospects for the next stage of your career.

Benefits

• Top salary (£28,000 - £35,000, depending on experience), plus pay for overtime.
• Private health insurance.
• Enhanced company pension scheme.
• Fantastic benefit scheme.
• Company vehicle provided.
• Paid travel and expenses.

Responsibilities

• Phase 1 desk study reports, site investigations, soil and rock logging, groundwater and gas monitoring.
• Analysing and interpreting laboratory data.
• Factual and interpretive report writing.
• Mentoring more junior members of the team.

Qualifications

• Experience as a geotechnical or geo-environmental engineer/consultant/technician.
• A degree in a relevant subject, for example geology, geoscience, geotechnical engineering, earth sciences or civil engineering.
• Live commutable to the Northampton area.
• Enthusiasm and excellent communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence, as travel to sites are essential.
• A full right to work in the UK.

If you are interested in this or other Engineering/Remediation roles please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to (url removed). This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.

Job Details

• Company: Penguin Recruitment
• Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
• Posted:
• Closes: Jan 1st 2026
• Sector: Contract
• Type: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time