Geotechnical Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Annual leave

Company pension

Hybrid working

Training and development

Travel expenses

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer in Coventry to join a growing team. You will contribute to ground investigation projects across residential, commercial, and infrastructure sectors, supporting fieldwork, data collection, analysis, and reporting.

The role offers a permanent position with hybrid working arrangements, travel to site visits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in geotechnical, engineering geology, or geo-environmental consultancy.
• Knowledge of ground investigation techniques and geotechnical assessment methodologies.
• Strong report writing and technical communication skills.
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform fieldwork and site investigations across various projects.
• Support data collection, analysis, and interpretation for technical reports.
• Contribute to project delivery and client communication.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality outcomes.

Skills

Geotechnical experience

Ground investigation

Technical communication

Project delivery

Driving licence

Education

Geotechnical Engineering degree

Job description

Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Coventry

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (Dependent on Experience)

About the Role

A respected multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join its growing London team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a wide range of ground investigation and geotechnical engineering projects across residential, commercial, infrastructure, and development sectors. The successful candidate will play an important role in both fieldwork and office-based activities, supporting projects from site investigation and data collection through to technical analysis, reporting, and project delivery. The position offers excellent career development opportunities within a dynamic and technically driven environment.

Benefits of a Geotechinical Engineer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Company pension scheme.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Professional training and career development support.
• Payment of travel expenses for site visits.
• Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of projects across the UK.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a geotechnical, engineering geology, or geo-environmental consultancy environment.
• Good understanding of ground investigation techniques and geotechnical assessment methodologies.
• Degree qualified in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geology, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of current geotechnical standards, regulations, and industry best practice.
• Strong report writing and technical communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to project delivery.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Interested in this Geotechnical Engineer other roles in Geology, please do not hesitate to contact Caitlin Richards

This is a permanent role.