Geotechnical Engineer

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

Job summary

A specialist site investigation contractor is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer in Cardiff. The role offers a competitive salary and involves designing and supervising investigations, managing ground investigation projects, and liaising with clients. Candidates should have a degree in Geotechnical Engineering or a related field, experience in site investigation, and strong technical reporting skills. The company promotes a hybrid working model and offers structured training and career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Structured training and career development

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant engineering or geological field.
• Experience in site investigation or geotechnical consultancy.
• Strong technical reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and supervise ground investigations.
• Log soils and oversee site works.
• Produce Phase 1 desk studies and reports.
• Complete geotechnical risk assessments.
• Liaise with clients and project teams.

Skills

Technical reporting skills

Site investigation experience

Education

Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Cardiff

Salary: £32,000 - £40,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Geotechnical Engineer to join a specialist site investigation contractor and consultancy based in Cardiff. This role is ideal for a Geotechnical Engineer looking to work on technically challenging projects while gaining hands-on experience across both site and office-based work.

You will be involved in a wide range of projects including infrastructure, commercial and environmental developments, working closely with geologists, environmental consultants and senior engineers throughout the full ground investigation process.

The successful Geotechnical Engineer will play a key role in the delivery of ground investigation projects, from initial design through to reporting and client liaison.

The role will involve:

• Designing and supervising ground investigations
• Logging soils and overseeing site works
• Producing Phase 1 desk studies and interpretative reports
• Completing geotechnical risk assessments and validation reports
• Liaising with clients, contractors and internal project teams
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers where appropriate

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Structured training and career development
• Bonus scheme
• Pension scheme
• Hybrid working

Requirements

• Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology or a related discipline
• Experience within site investigation or geotechnical consultancy
• Strong technical reporting skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Live within a commutable distance to Cardiff