Geotechnical Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected engineering consultancy in Peterborough seeks a Geotechnical Engineer to join their expanding team. You'll be involved in site investigations and geotechnical analyses across various sectors including commercial and residential. The position offers a competitive salary (£28,000 – £35,000), great benefits, and a supportive environment with opportunities for career progression. The ideal candidate should have a relevant degree and experience in geotechnical engineering.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Enhanced pension scheme

Clear pathways for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in geotechnical or geo-environmental engineering, including site investigation and report writing.
• Full right to work in the UK and a valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Undertake ground and site investigations.
• Complete Phase 1 desk studies and contaminated land investigations.
• Carry out geotechnical and geo-environmental analyses.

Skills

Analytical skills

Report writing

Site investigation

Education

Degree in Geology, Geoscience, Environmental Science/Engineering, or Civil Engineering

Job description

Geotechnica Engineer Location: Peterbrough

Reference: BY118457

Salary: £28,000 – £35,000

A respected, long-established multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join their expanding team. Working across civil, structural, environmental and infrastructure disciplines, the company delivers high-quality solutions for projects in the commercial, industrial, residential, education, energy and data-centre sectors.

Geotechnical Engineer role’s key responsibilities:

• Undertake ground and site investigations, including intrusive works and sampling.
• Complete Phase 1 desk studies, due diligence assessments and contaminated land investigations.
• Carry out geotechnical and geo-environmental analyses, including soil, groundwater and gas risk assessments.
• Produce clear, accurate factual and interpretative reports for clients and project teams.
• Support design and consultancy work related to foundations, remediation and site development.
• Collaborate with engineers across multiple disciplines to deliver integrated project solutions.

What the Geotechnical Engineer will be offered:

• Competative salary (£28,000 – £35,000)
• Fantastic benefits and enhanced pension scheme
• Opportunity to work on diverse, technically challenging projects across the built environment.
• A supportive, multi-disciplinary environment with strong collaboration between engineering teams.
• Clear pathways for professional development, accreditation support and career progression.

Geotechnical Engineer Candidate Requirements:

• Degree in Geology, Geoscience, Environmental Science/Engineering, Civil Engineering or similar.
• Experience in geotechnical or geo-environmental engineering, including site investigation and report writing.
• Live in or near to Peterbrough
• Full right to work in the UK and a valid UK driving licence.

If you’re looking to develop your career within a forward-thinking consultancy that values technical excellence and team collaboration, we’d welcome your application.

If you are interested in this or other Geo-Environmental/Geotechnical Engineering/Consulting roles, please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young at [e-mail] or call 01792 957381. We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.