Geotechnical Engineer in Birmingham)

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Hybrid working

Training & development

Travel expenses

Varied UK projects

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join its Birmingham team. This permanent role focuses on delivering ground investigation and geotechnical engineering projects across residential, commercial, infrastructure, and development sectors.

You will benefit from a competitive salary (£32,000–£40,000), generous annual leave, a company pension, hybrid working, and ongoing training. Travel to site visits is encouraged as part of project delivery across Birmingham and the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in geotechnical, engineering geology, or geo-environmental consultancy.
• Knowledge of ground investigation techniques and geotechnical assessment methods.
• Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geology, Civil Engineering or related field.
• Strong report writing and technical communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to ground investigation and geotechnical projects across sectors.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings.
• Travel to project sites as required.

Skills

Geotechnical experience

Report writing

Communication skills

Project delivery

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Geotechnical Engineering or related degree

Job description

Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £32,000 - £40,000 (Dependent on Experience)

About the Role

A respected multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join its growing Birmingham team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a wide range of ground investigation and geotechnical engineering projects across residential, commercial, infrastructure, and development sectors.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Company pension scheme.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Professional training and career development support.
• Payment of travel expenses for site visits.
• Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of projects across Birmingham and the UK.

Requirements

• Previous experience working within a geotechnical, engineering geology, or geo-environmental consultancy environment.
• Good understanding of ground investigation techniques and geotechnical assessment methodologies.
• Degree qualified in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geology, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of current geotechnical standards, regulations, and industry best practice.
• Strong report writing and technical communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to project delivery.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position