Geotechnical Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension

Company vehicle

Flexible working options

CPD and career progression

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in Leicester, contributing to contaminated land and ground investigation projects. The role offers opportunities to develop technical expertise and progress your career within a multidisciplinary consultancy.

You will be involved in desktop studies, site investigations, supervision, and reporting, with responsibilities in project management and coordinating team activities.

Qualifications

• Degree in environmental science, civil engineering, geotechnical engineering or related discipline.
• Strong technical report-writing skills required.
• Experience in geoenvironmental consultancy or engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform Phase 1 desktop studies and Phase 2 investigations.
• Conduct site and fieldwork supervision and data collection.
• Prepare factual and interpretive reports and review others' reports.
• Manage projects and coordinate team activities.

Skills

Report writing

Team coordination

Project management

Education

Environmental science degree

Civil/geotechnical engineering degree

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
• Opportunities to take ownership of projects and lead teamsAs 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.

The successful Geotechnical Engineer will join a supportive environment offering responsibility, development and long-term progression.

This is a permanent role.