Geotechnical Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer for a role based in Exeter. The successful candidate will work on diverse projects, ranging from residential to large infrastructure. You will conduct soil sampling, risk assessments, and geotechnical investigations while being mentored by Senior Engineering Geologists. Essential requirements include a degree in Geology or related fields, a full UK driving license, and eligibility to work in the UK. This position offers a clear progression path and various company benefits.

Benefits

Clear progression path

Internal training opportunities

Bonus scheme

Paid overtime

Competitive salary

Excellent training provided

Chartership support

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree in Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, or Geoscience.
• Must have a full UK driving license.
• Must have full working rights to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Conduct soil sampling and risk assessments.
• Prepare phase 1 and phase 2 interpretative reports.
• Perform geotechnical site investigations and slope stability assessments.
• Design foundations and retaining walls.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Soil Sampling

Risk Assessments

Foundation Design

Mentoring Graduates

Education

Degree in Geology/Geotechnical Engineering/Geoscience

Job description

Job Title: Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Exeter

Salary: 30,000 - 34,000

Are you a Graduate Geologist looking for a new opportunity?

Are you looking for a role that provides a clear career path in Geotechnical Engineering?

An exciting opportunity has opened for a Geotechnical Engineer in Exeter. You will have the chance to work on a wide range of responsibilities alongside highly skilled Geotechnical Engineers.

Company benefits

• Clear progression path
• Internal training opportunities
• Bonus scheme
• Paid overtime
• Competitive salary
• Excellent training provided
• Chartership support

The role of the Geotechnical Engineer will involve the following responsibilities: soil sampling, risk assessments, phase 1 reports, phase 2 interpretative reports, geotechnical site investigation, slope stability assessments, foundation design and retaining walls. You will be trained up by talented Senior Engineering Geologists and working alongside Graduates. You will have the chance to mentor and train Graduates on site work.

The successful Geotechnical Engineer will have the exciting opportunity to work on a wide range and scale of projects from residential to large infrastructure and commercial across public and private sectors.

Essential Criteria

• Hold a degree in Geology/Geotechnical Engineering/Geoscience
• Live within a commutable distance from the Exeter office
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Full working rights to work in the UK

Please apply for the role of the Geotechnical Engineer if you meet the essential criteria.