Geotechnical Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in London is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join their team. This role involves working on contaminated land and geotechnical projects, mentoring junior staff, and conducting various site investigations. The ideal candidate will have experience in the ground investigation industry, relevant qualifications, and a full UK driving licence. Offering a competitive salary between £28,000 to £35,000, along with a benefits package including healthcare and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension and benefits scheme

Private healthcare

Continued professional development opportunities

Networking opportunities

Specialist training provided

Qualifications

• Experience in the ground investigation industry as a geotechnical or geo-environmental engineer.
• Full and clean UK driving licence.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Work with the ground investigation team on contaminated land and geotechnical projects.
• Carry out desktop studies and soil sampling.
• Mentor junior team members and write factual reports.

Skills

Ground investigation experience

Site work proficiency

Education

Degree in Engineering Geology or related field

MSc preferred

Job description

Geotechnical Engineer

Location: London

Salary: £28,000 - £35,000

We are looking for a Geotechnical Engineer to join our expanding ground engineering consultancy based in London. You will work alongside industry specialists on a variety of projects, advancing your career within an award‑winning company.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£28,000‑£35,000)
• Company pension and benefits scheme with annual bonuses and salary reviews
• Private healthcare
• Continued professional development opportunities
• Networking opportunities
• Specialist training provided where required

Responsibilities

• Work with the ground investigation team on contaminated land and geotechnical projects
• Carry out desktop studies, borehole logging, trial pitting, soil sampling, groundwater and gas monitoring
• Mentor junior team members and write factual reports

Qualifications

• Experience in the ground investigation industry as a geotechnical or geo‑environmental engineer
• Proficiency in site work
• Degree in Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Geoscience, Earth Sciences, Civil Engineering (geotechnical focus) or a similar field (MSc preferred)
• Full and clean UK driving licence
• Live in or near London
• Full right to work in the UK

How to Apply

To be considered, please contact Beth Young via email (url removed) or call (phone number removed). For more vacancies, visit our website (url removed). This is a permanent role and Penguin Recruitment is acting as the recruitment agency.