Geotechnical Engineer

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer for a position in Milton Keynes with a salary range of £28,000 – £33,000. The successful candidate will work on ground investigation projects, taking on responsibilities from supervising site activities to producing reports. Ideal applicants should hold a relevant degree, have geotechnical experience, and a full UK driving license. This role promises career advancement opportunities along with a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Company pension

Comprehensive benefits package

Continued professional development

Ongoing technical training and mentoring

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a geotechnical and/or geo-environmental engineering role, with site proficiency.
• Solid understanding of ground investigation practices and reporting standards.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to commute to Milton Keynes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise site works for ground investigation projects.
• Carry out and oversee in-situ testing and logging boreholes.
• Produce high-quality factual and interpretative reports.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and internal teams to contribute to project success.

Skills

Ground investigation site experience

Geotechnical engineering practices

Project planning

Quality control

Education

Degree in geology, geotechnical engineering, geoscience, or physical geography

Job description

Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Milton Keynes

Reference: BY178928

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.

The successful Geotechnical Engineer will be offered:

• 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.

In this role, 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.

To be considered for the Geotechnical Engineer position, you should have:

• A degree in geology, geotechnical engineering, geoscience, physical geography or a related discipline.
• Demonstratable 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.

If you are interested in this or other Geotechnical Engineering/Consulting 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.