Geotechnical Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Flexible working

Enhanced pension

CPD

Career progression

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd, on behalf of a multidisciplinary consultancy, is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join their Leicester team. The role involves Phase 1 desktop studies, Phase 2 investigations, site supervision, reporting and project management within geoenvironmental projects.

You will contribute to a diverse portfolio, have strong report-writing skills, hold a relevant degree, and possess a clean UK driving licence with the ability to commute to Leicester.

Qualifications

• Degree in environmental science, civil or geotechnical engineering.
• Strong report-writing skills.
• Clean UK driving licence and ability to commute to Leicester.

Responsibilities

• Phase 1 desktop studies.
• Phase 2 investigations and assessments.
• Site and fieldwork supervision.
• Factual and interpretive reporting.
• Report review and project coordination.
• Project management and coordinating team activities.

Skills

Report writing

UK driving licence

Education

Degree in environmental science or engineering (environmental, civil or geotechnical)

Job description

Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Leicester

Reference: BY(phone number removed)

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000

An established multidisciplinary consultancy is growing its team and is looking for a Geotechnical Engineer to contribute to a diverse portfolio of contaminated land and ground investigation projects. Based in Leicester, you'll work alongside experienced specialists with strong opportunities to broaden your technical expertise and progress your career.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary of £30,000-£35,000
• Enhanced pension and wider company benefits
• Company vehicle
• Flexible working options
• Ongoing CPD and clear career progression

Responsibilities

As a Geotechnical Engineer, your work will include

• Phase 1 desktop studies
• Phase 2 investigations and assessments
• Site and fieldwork supervision
• Factual and interpretive reporting
• Report review
• Project management and coordinating team activities

About you

• For the Geotechnical Engineer position, you should have relevant experience within geoenvironmental consultancy or engineering, alongside strong technical report-writing skills. A degree in environmental science, civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, engineering geology or a related discipline is required.
• You’ll also need a clean, valid UK driving licence, full UK right to work and the ability to commute to Leicester.

This is a permanent role.