Geotechnical Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Durham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Company vehicle provided

Expert training provided

Enhanced pension scheme

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Durham is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join a busy ground investigation team. The role offers a competitive salary, career development, and the chance to work on a range of projects across the North East.

You will oversee ground investigations, borehole logging, soil sampling, and reporting, with driving to sites required. A degree in geology, geotechnical engineering, geography or civil engineering is essential and UK work rights.

Qualifications

• Degree in geology, geotechnical engineering, geography or civil engineering.
• Prior experience in geotechnical engineering or engineering geology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing ground investigations and piling work.
• Borehole logging and coring.
• Soil sampling.
• Factual report writing.
• Complying with health and safety practices.
• Liaising with team members.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Engineering geology

Ground investigations

Education

Geology / Geotechnical / Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Geotechnical Engineer (Durham)

Salary: £32,000 - £38,000

This is an exciting opportunity for an engineering geologist or geotechnical engineer looking for a new position in the ground investigation industry. The specialist contractors, based in County Durham are seeking an ambitious engineer to join the team on a range of positions across the North East. You'll be provided with industry leading training, varied work and excellent opportunities to apply your skills to.

The Geotechnical Engineer selected will be offered:

• A top salary (£32,000 - £38,000), plus pay for overtime.
• Fantastic benefit scheme including private medical insurance.
• Company vehicle provided.
• Expert training provided where required.
• Enhanced company pension scheme.

The Geotechnical Engineer will be:

• Overseeing ground investigations and piling work.
• Borehole logging and coring.
• Soil sampling.
• Factual report writing.
• Complying with health and safety practices.
• Liaising with team members.

To be considered for this Geotechnical Engineer position you should therefore have a degree in a relevant subject, for example geology, geotechnical engineering, geography or civil engineering. Prior experience in geotechnical engineering, geo-environmental engineering or engineering geology is essential. You must also live commutable to Durham, hold a full UK driving licence (travelling to site will be essential) and have a full right to work in the UK.

This is a permanent role.