Geotechnical Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top salary

Benefits & pension

Accredited training

Career progression

Great location

Flexible work

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer in Nottingham to join a ground investigation team. The role offers thorough training, varied work, and clear progression within the team.

The successful candidate will supervise drilling rigs, write factual and interpretive reports, conduct Phase 1 and 2 investigations, log soils/rocks, and monitor groundwater and gas. Flexibility and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree in geotechnical engineering, applied/engineering geology or civil engineering with a focus on ground investigation and soil mechanics.
• Live in or near Derby.
• Hold a valid UK driving licence and be willing to travel for work.
• Have the full right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Supervise drilling rigs on site and in the office across a range of ground investigation projects.
• Write factual and interpretive reports.
• Carry out Phase 1 Desktop studies and Phase 2 investigations.
• Soil and rock logging; groundwater and gas monitoring.

Education

Degree in geotechnical engineering / geology / civil engineering

Job description

Geotechnical Engineer

Reference: BY(phone number removed)

Location: Nottingham

Salary: £28,000 - £35,000

An exciting opportunity for a geotechnical engineer to join a team of ground investigation specialists has presented itself in Nottingham. The role provides excellent prospects for thorough training, varied work, supported career development and progression within the team.

Role Highlights

• A top salary (£28,000 -£35,000).
• A brilliant company benefits and enhanced pension scheme.
• Excellent accredited training.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Great location for easy commute.
• Flexible work.

The successful Geotechnical Engineer will be working on site and in office on a wide variety of ground investigation projects. The position entails supervising drilling rigs, writing factual and interpretive reports, carrying out Phase 1 Desktop studies and Phase 2 investigations, soil and rock logging and groundwater and gas monitoring. Close attention to details and willingness to learn techniques is essential.

Requirements

• Have a degree in geotechnical engineering, applied/engineering geology or civil engineering (with a focus on ground investigation and soil mechanics).
• Live in or near to Derby.
• Hold a valid UK driving licence and be willing to travel for work.
• Have the full right to work in the UK.

This is a permanent role.