Geo Project Engineer

Bennett and Game Recruitment Ltd; Irchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Flexible work environment

Free Parking

25 days holiday + bh

Sick Pay

Health and Wellbeing Support

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment are seeking a Geo Project Engineer to join their Geotechnical & Geo-Environmental team in Northamptonshire. You will manage geotechnical and geo-environmental projects from enquiry through to completion, ensuring budgets and timescales are met.

The role requires a degree in Geology or related field and at least 5 years' post‑graduate consultancy experience in geotechnical engineering, with hands-on site investigations and strong report writing skills.

Qualifications

• Geotechnical or geo-environmental consultancy experience preferred.
• Minimum 5 years' post-graduate experience.
• Experience delivering ground investigations.
• Proficiency with log boreholes and trial pits.
• Knowledge of geotechnical design and earthworks.
• Experience producing technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage geotechnical and geo-environmental projects from enquiry to completion.
• Conduct site investigations and log trials pits and boreholes.
• Coordinate environmental monitoring and testing.
• Prepare and interpret ground investigation reports.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and authorities.
• Ensure QA procedures are followed.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Geo-environmental engineering

Site investigations

Reporting

Client management

Education

Geology degree

Civil Engineering degree

Geotechnical Engineering degree

Environmental Science degree

Tools

HoleBASE

GEO5

Job description

Geo Project Engineer
Location: Northamptonshire
Salary up to 45,000
Bennett and Game Recruitment are currently working with a well-established and growing multidisciplinary engineering consultancy who are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join their Geotechnical & Geo-Environmental team based in Northamptonshire.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Geotechnical Engineer, Geo-Environmental Engineer or Civil Engineer with relevant ground engineering experience to join a progressive consultancy working on a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects.
The successful candidate will be involved in delivering projects across the commercial, industrial, advanced manufacturing, automotive, education, retail and residential sectors, working with major national and international clients.

• Salary 35,000 - 45,000
• Career progression
• Flexible work environment, friendly staff and established clients
• Pension Employee 5% Qualifying Earnings and employer 3%
• Comprehensive Training and Support: Opportunities for continuous learning, professional development, and mentorship programs such as coaching and shadowing
• Employee Recognition and Inclusion programme
• Free Parking
• Minimum of 25 Days Holiday + BH
• Sick Pay
• Health and Wellbeing Support and Social Events

Geo Project Engineer Position Overview

• Manage geotechnical and geo-environmental projects from initial enquiry through to completion, ensuring delivery within agreed budgets and timescales.
• Undertake and supervise site investigations, including logging trial pits, boreholes and ground conditions.
• Carry out environmental monitoring and coordinate chemical contamination testing.
• Complete geotechnical design calculations, including foundation design, slope stability assessments and earthworks.
• Prepare technical reports, including ground investigation and interpretative reports, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, regulatory authorities and multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate site activities, subcontractors and investigation programmes.
• Review technical information and ensure appropriate quality assurance procedures are followed.
• Provide technical input into project design and development, identifying suitable engineering solutions.
• Maintain awareness of relevant industry standards, legislation and best practices.

Geo Project Engineer Position Requirements

• Degree qualified in Geology, Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• Ideally a minimum of 5 years' relevant post‑graduate consultancy experience within geotechnical or geo-environmental engineering.
• Experience delivering ground investigation and geotechnical engineering projects.
• Practical experience undertaking or supervising site investigations, including borehole and trial pit logging.
• Knowledge of geotechnical design, including foundations, slope stability and earthworks.
• Experience producing technical and interpretative reports.
• Proficiency with relevant engineering software such as HoleBASE, GEO5 or similar.
• Good understanding of environmental regulations, ground investigation methodologies and relevant technical standards.
• Strong communication, organisational and client management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.