Geoenvironmental Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Banbury; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Excellent annual leave

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Hybrid working arrangements

Travel allowance for site visits

Professional development and training

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking an Engineering Geologist to join a Leeds-based team on a permanent basis. The role involves hybrid work across site and office environments, delivering ground investigations and environmental projects from initial assessment through remediation.

The successful candidate will produce technical reports, supervise fieldwork, and support project delivery while liaising with clients and regulators. UK travel will be necessary.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering Geology, Geology or related field.
• Strong experience in ground investigation and QA of reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out and supervise ground investigation works on various sites.
• Coordinate fieldwork and ensure technical standards are met.
• Manage subcontractors and project delivery.
• Prepare factual and interpretative technical reports.
• Liaise with clients and regulators professionally.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental procedures are followed.

Skills

Ground investigation

Report writing

Site supervision

Client liaison

Education

Engineering Geology degree

Tools

GIS

Job description

Engineering Geologist

Location: Oxford

Salary: £34,000-£40,000

About the Role

An established environmental and engineering consultancy is looking to appoint an Engineering Geologist to join their expanding Leeds-based team. This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse range of ground investigation and environmental projects, supporting developments from early-stage assessment through to remediation and delivery. Working within a hybrid setup, the successful candidate will be involved in both site-based and office-based activities, managing investigations, preparing technical reports, and supporting project delivery. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Engineering Geologist seeking long-term career development within a collaborative consultancy environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Excellent annual leave allowance
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance and employee wellbeing support
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Travel allowance for site visits
• Professional development and training opportunities

Main Responsibilities

• Carry out and supervise ground investigation works on a variety of sites.
• Coordinate fieldwork activities and ensure technical standards are maintained.
• Manage subcontractors and external contractors throughout project delivery.
• Prepare factual and interpretative technical reports.
• Undertake contaminated land and geotechnical risk assessments.
• Assist with Phase I and Phase II site investigations.
• Monitor project progress to ensure deadlines and budgets are achieved.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and technical records.
• Liaise with clients, regulators, and stakeholders professionally.
• Provide practical recommendations based on geological and environmental findings.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Support and mentor junior team members where required.

Requirements

• Previous experience within engineering geology or geoenvironmental consultancy.
• Knowledge of Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessments and ground investigation practices.
• Degree qualified in Engineering Geology, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of current environmental and geotechnical regulations.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and report writing skills.
• Commercial awareness and strong problem-solving ability.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for site work.

This is a permanent opportunity.