Engineering Geologist

American Society of Civil Engineers; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package.

Generous annual leave allowance.

Company pension scheme.

Flexible and hybrid working options.

Travel expenses covered for site-based

Ongoing professional development and

career progression opportunities.

Job summary

Geotechnical Engineer position in Wolverhampton with a specialised geotechnical company. Role involves a balance of site and office work across ground investigation, data interpretation and client support.

Requires a Geotechnical Engineering degree and hands-on experience in ground investigations, reporting and project coordination. Hybrid working options and professional development opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in ground investigation or geotechnical consultancy.
• Knowledge of geotechnical standards and environmental regulations.
• Strong report-writing, communication and organisational skills.
• Willingness to travel and hold a UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Undertake and supervise ground investigation works on various sites.
• Oversee site activities and ensure safety and technical standards.
• Log soil and rock samples per industry guidance.
• Coordinate drilling contractors and site personnel.
• Interpret data and prepare reports.
• Assess geotechnical risks and provide recommendations.
• Support Phase I and Phase II investigations.
• Monitor project programmes, budgets and deliverables.
• Maintain site records and liaise with stakeholders.
• Ensure health, safety, environmental, and quality compliance.

Skills

Ground investigation

Site supervision

Geotechnical assessment

Report writing

Communication

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Driving licence

Education

Geotechnical Engineering degree

Job description

Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Wolverhampton

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Geotechnical Engineer to join a specialised geotechnical company in Wolverhampton. The successful candidate will support the delivery of a diverse range of ground investigation and geotechnical projects across residential, commercial, infrastructure, and development sectors.

This role offers a balance of site-based and office-based responsibilities, providing involvement throughout the project lifecycle, from planning and supervising site investigations through to data interpretation, reporting, and client support.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Company pension scheme.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Travel expenses covered for site-based work.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake and supervise ground investigation works on a variety of sites.
• Oversee site activities, ensuring investigations are completed safely and to the required technical standards.
• Log soil and rock samples in accordance with current industry guidance and standards.
• Coordinate drilling contractors, subcontractors, and site personnel.
• Interpret ground investigation data and prepare factual and interpretative reports.
• Assist in the assessment of geotechnical risks and provide foundation and earthworks recommendations.
• Support Phase I and Phase II site investigations where required.
• Monitor project programmes, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful project completion.
• Maintain accurate site records, logs, and technical documentation.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders throughout project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality procedures.

Requirements

• Previous experience within a ground investigation, geotechnical, or geoenvironmental consultancy environment.
• Good understanding of ground investigation techniques, site supervision, and geotechnical assessment principles.
• Degree qualified in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geology, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of current geotechnical standards, guidance, and relevant environmental regulations.
• Strong report-writing, communication, and organisational skills.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to manage multiple project priorities.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position