Geo-Environmental Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a talented Geo-Environmental Engineer in Edinburgh. This role offers a competitive salary of £28,000 - £32,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance and ongoing training. Responsibilities encompass conducting ground investigations and managing project aspects with clients. Candidates should have a relevant degree and some geo-environmental or geotechnical experience. The role offers a supportive environment for career progression.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Ongoing training opportunities

Enhanced company pension scheme

Networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Some prior experience in a geo-environmental or geotechnical role.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• A full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Conducting and overseeing ground investigations, including borehole logging and coring.
• Writing factual and interpretive reports based on field data.
• Ensuring health and safety standards are met on site.
• Liaising with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
• Managing technical aspects of projects and client interactions.

Skills

Ground investigation techniques

Report writing

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Geology, Geotechnical Engineering or Civil Engineering

Job description

Geo-Environmental Engineer

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000

Are you an engineer with some experience in geotechnical or geo-environmental work? Do you have a background in ground investigation and are ready to take the next step in your career? We're seeking a talented and driven Geo-Environmental Engineer to join an expert team in Edinburgh. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a range of ground investigation projects and further develop your technical skills in an established, supportive environment.

As a Geo-Environmental Engineer, you will have the chance to apply your technical expertise and work on a variety of complex projects in both office and field settings. You'll work alongside experienced professionals and benefit from ongoing training and development.

What the Geo-Ennvironmental Engineer will be offered:

• Competitive salary (£28,000 - £32,000), plus overtime pay.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Enhanced company pension scheme.
• Networking opportunities.

Key Responsibilities of the Geo-Environmental Engineer role:

• Conducting and overseeing ground investigations, including borehole logging and coring, soil sampling, and field testing.
• Writing factual and interpretive reports based on field data.
• Ensuring health and safety standards are met on site.
• Liaising with clients, stakeholders, and other team members to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Managing the technical aspects of projects, with potential for client interaction and project leadership.

What we're looking for:

• A degree in a relevant field (e.g., Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering).
• Some prior experience in a geo-environmental or geotechnical role, with proficiency in ground investigation techniques.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• A full UK driving licence, as travel to site is required.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Live in or near to Edinburgh.

If you are interested in this or other Geo-Environmental/Geotechnical Engineering 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.