Geotechnical Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency seeks a Geotechnical Engineer in Edinburgh with a salary ranging from £28,000 to £35,000. The role involves varied ground investigation projects, supervising drilling operations, and report writing. Ideal candidates should have relevant degrees and experience in Engineering Geology, alongside a valid UK driving license. Excellent career progression opportunities and company benefits are included.

Benefits

Enhanced pension scheme

Excellent accredited training

Career progression opportunities

Great location for easy commute

Networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in Engineering Geology with site work and report writing proficiency.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• On-site and in-office work on a wide variety of ground investigation projects.
• Supervising drilling rigs and writing factual and interpretive reports.
• Carrying out Phase 1 Desktop studies and Phase 2 investigations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree in geotechnical engineering, geoscience, applied/engineering geology or civil engineering

Job description

Overview

Geotechnical Engineer. Location: Edinburgh. Salary: £28,000 - £35,000. Reference: BY(phone number removed)

Responsibilities

• On-site and in-office work on a wide variety of ground investigation projects.


• Supervising drilling rigs, writing factual and interpretive reports.


• Carrying out Phase 1 Desktop studies and Phase 2 investigations, soil and rock logging, and groundwater and gas monitoring.


• Close attention to detail and willingness to learn techniques.

Benefits and opportunities

• A top salary (£28,000 - £35,000).


• A brilliant company benefits and enhanced pension scheme.


• Excellent accredited training and opportunities for career progression.


• Great location for easy commute.


• Networking opportunities.


• Huge range of projects and varied work.

Requirements

• Have a degree in geotechnical engineering, geoscience, applied/engineering geology or civil engineering (with a focus on ground investigation and soil mechanics).


• Have experience in Engineering Geology with site work and report writing proficiency.


• Live in or near Edinburgh.


• Hold a valid UK driving licence and be willing to travel for work.


• Be willing to show enthusiasm to learn and apply knowledge.


• Have the full right to work in the UK.

How to apply

If you are interested in this or other roles in Geo-Environmental/Geotechnical Engineering roles please contact Beth Young on (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to (url removed).

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.