Geotechnical Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer in Milton Keynes. This permanent role involves supervising and delivering ground investigation projects, overseeing site works, and producing quality reports. The ideal candidate should have a degree in geology or related fields and experience in geotechnical engineering. Ideal for someone ready to advance their career with comprehensive professional development opportunities. Competitive salary, benefits, and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension

Comprehensive benefits package

Continued professional development

Ongoing technical training

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Degree in geology, geotechnical engineering, geoscience, or related discipline.
• Demonstrable experience in a geotechnical and/or geo-environmental role.
• Solid understanding of ground investigation practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise site works and oversee in-situ testing.
• Log boreholes to current standards.
• Produce high-quality factual and interpretative reports.

Skills

Ground investigation

Site supervision

Reporting standards

Education

Degree in geology, geotechnical engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Milton Keynes

Salary: £28,000 - £33,000.

Are you a Geotechnical Engineer with ground investigation site experience? Looking to take the next step in your career? This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and well-established team, working on a diverse portfolio of geotechnical and geo-environmental projects across the UK. The role is ideally suited to someone ready to move beyond graduate level and take on greater technical responsibility and project involvement.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary (£28,000-£33,000).
• Company pension and comprehensive benefits package.
• Continued professional development and career progression.
• Ongoing technical training and mentoring as required.
• Exposure to a wide variety of projects, working closely with senior engineers and specialists.
• Supportive working environment.

Responsibilities

You will work across both site and office environments, taking an active role in the delivery of ground investigation projects. Responsibilities will include supervising site works, carrying out and overseeing in-situ testing, logging boreholes to current standards, and producing high-quality factual and interpretative reports. You will liaise directly with clients, contractors and internal teams, contributing to project planning, quality control and successful delivery.

Qualifications

• A degree in geology, geotechnical engineering, geoscience, physical geography or a related discipline.
• Demonstrable experience in a geotechnical and/or geo-environmental engineering role, with site proficiency.
• A solid understanding of ground investigation practices and reporting standards.
• A full UK driving licence.
• The ability to commute to Milton Keynes and willingness to travel to site as required.
• Full right to work in the UK.

Full right to work in the UK. If you are interested in this or other Geotechnical Engineering/Consulting roles please do not hesitate to 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.