Geotechnical Engineer: Field Expert with Training & Growth

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Reading

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 35,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension and benefits
Specialist training
Opportunity to run your own projects
Continued professional development

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Reading is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join a team of ground investigation specialists with nearly 40 years in the industry. You will assist with site walkovers, desktop studies, supervising investigations, soil and rock logging, and reporting, while contributing to training and career development.

The role offers a competitive salary, enhanced pension, specialist training, and clear progression paths with opportunities to run your own projects.

Qualifications

  • Experience in ground investigation industry as geotechnical or geo-environmental engineer.
  • Willingness to learn and develop geo-environmental/geotechnical skills.
  • Must have full UK driving licence.
  • Live commutable to Reading.
  • Have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with site walkovers and desktop studies.
  • Supervise ground investigations and soil/rock logging.
  • Write factual and interpretive reports and prepare phase plans.
  • Contribute to continued professional development.

Skills

Ground investigation experience
Hands-on outdoors work
Willingness to learn
Full UK driving licence
Commutable to Reading

Education

Geology/Geoscience/Geotechnical engineering degree
Environmental engineering/science degree
MSc preferred

Job description

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Reading is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join a team of ground investigation specialists with nearly 40 years in the industry. You will assist with site walkovers, desktop studies, supervising investigations, soil and rock logging, and reporting, while contributing to training and career development.

The role offers a competitive salary, enhanced pension, specialist training, and clear progression paths with opportunities to run your own projects.

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