Geotechnical Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Generous annual leave

Company pension

Flexible and hybrid working

Professional training and career dev

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join its growing team in Coventry. You will contribute to ground investigation and geotechnical projects across residential, commercial and infrastructure sectors, performing fieldwork and office analysis from data collection through to reporting and delivery.

The role offers career development within a dynamic, technically driven consultancy with hybrid working arrangements and opportunities to travel to project sites across the UK.

Qualifications

• Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geology, Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Good understanding of ground investigation techniques and geotechnical assessment methodologies.
• Strong report writing and technical communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fieldwork and office-based activities.
• Support site investigation and data collection through to technical analyses and reporting.
• Contribute to project delivery across residential, commercial, infrastructure and development sectors.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and coordinate travel to project sites.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Engineering geology

Report writing

Communication

Organisational skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Geotechnical/Civil 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.

This is a permanent role.