Geotechnical Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Geotechnical consultancy in the UK is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer based in Leeds. This role involves working on various ground investigation projects across the Northeast, including report writing and soil sampling. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Geology, possess a full UK driving license, and be within commuting distance of Leeds. The position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits including flexible working and internal training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Flexible working

Cycle to work scheme

Clear progression opportunities

Internal training opportunities

Qualifications

• Hold a degree in Geology or related fields.
• Have a full UK driving licence.
• Live within a commutable distance from Leeds.
• Factual and Interpretative report writing skills beneficial.
• Full rights to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Carry out site investigations for various projects.
• Write phase 1 and 2 reports.
• Monitor groundwater and perform risk analysis.
• Mentor junior staff.

Skills

Geotechnical knowledge

Report writing

Soil sampling

Groundwater monitoring

Education

Degree in Geology/Geotechnical Engineering/Engineering Geology

Job description

Job Title: Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Leeds

Salary: £32,000 - £37,000

An exciting new opportunity has presented itself for a Geotechnical Engineer in Leeds. If you are looking to work for a large specialised Geotechnical consultancy, we would love to hear from you.

Although we are looking for a Geotechnical Engineer in Leeds, there are opportunities nationwide as there are offices in London, Exeter, and the Midlands.

You will have the chance to work on interesting ground investigation projects around the Northeast. From large commercial to infrastructure projects, you will be using your geotechnical knowledge to carry out site investigations.

Company benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme
• Flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme
• Clear progression opportunities
• Internal training opportunities

You will get the chance to work on a variety of responsibilities from phase 1 and 2 report writing, soil sampling, logging, groundwater monitoring, risk analysis, remediation design, slope stability and mentoring junior staff.

Essential Criteria:

• Hold a Geology/Geotechnical Engineering/Engineering Geology
• Full UK driving licence
• Live within a commutable distance from the Leeds office
• Factual and Interpretative report writing would be beneficial but not essential
• Full rights to work within the UK

If you meet the essential criteria, please apply for the role of the Geotechnical Engineer in Leeds