Geotechnical Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An expanding ground engineering consultancy in London is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to work on various contaminated land and geotechnical projects. The role offers a competitive salary range of £28,000 – £35,000, alongside excellent benefits, including a pension scheme and private healthcare. Candidates should have experience in ground investigation and relevant degrees, as well as a full UK Driving Licence. Opportunities for professional development will be provided, contributing to career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent company pension

Private healthcare

Professional development opportunities

Networking opportunities

Specialist training

Qualifications

• Experience in the ground investigation industry as a Geotechnical or Geo-environmental Engineer.
• A full and clean UK Driving Licence.
• Live in or near London.

Responsibilities

• Work with the ground investigation team on contaminated land and geotechnical projects.
• Perform desktop studies, borehole logging, trial pitting, and soil sampling.
• Mentor junior members of the team and write factual reports.

Skills

Ground investigation experience

Site work proficiency

Education

Degree in Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Geoscience, Earth Sciences, Civil Engineering (MSc preferred)

Job description

Geotechnical Engineer

Reference: BY161519

Location: London

Salary: £28,000 – £35,000

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Geotechnical Engineer to join an expanding ground engineering consultancy based in London. You can take the next step in your career, working for an award-winning company alongside industry specialists on a variety of projects.

The Geotechnical Engineer selected will be offered:

• A competitive salary (£28,000 – £35,000).
• An excellent company pension and benefits scheme, with annual bonuses and salary reviews.
• Private Healthcare.
• Continued professional development opportunities.
• Networking opportunities.
• Specialist training provided where required.

The Geotechnical Engineer selected will be working with the ground investigation team on a range of contaminated land and geotechnical projects, carrying out Desktop studies, borehole logging, trial pitting, soil sampling, groundwater and gas monitoring, mentoring junior members of the team and writing factual reports.

To be considered for the Geotechnical Engineer position you should:

• Have experience in the ground investigation industry, as a geotechnical or geo-environmental engineer. Candidates must have site work proficiency.
• A degree in Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Geoscience, Earth Sciences, Civil Engineering (with a geotechnical focus) or similar (MSc preferred).
• A full and clean UK Driving Licence.
• Live in or near to London.
• Have a full right to work in the UK.

If you are interested in this or other roles Geotechnical Engineering/Ground Investigation roles please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on [e-mail] or call 01792 957381. We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.