Geotechnical Engineer in Coventry)

Penguin Recruitment; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Generous annual leave

Company pension scheme

Flexible and hybrid working

Professional training and career dev

Travel expenses for site visits

Varied portfolio of UK projects

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join its Coventry-based team. You will contribute to ground investigation and geotechnical projects across residential, commercial, infrastructure and development sectors, supporting fieldwork and office activities from site investigations to reporting.

The successful candidate will work on a range of projects, with opportunities for career development within a dynamic environment and flexible hybrid working.

Qualifications

• Experience in geotechnical, engineering geology, or geo-environmental consultancy.
• Understanding of ground investigation techniques and geotechnical assessment methodologies.
• Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geology, Civil Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of geotechnical standards, regulations and industry best practice.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• Excellent organisation and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Commercial awareness and proactive project delivery.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Support fieldwork and office-based activities from site investigation through to reporting.
• Assist with site investigations, data collection and technical analyses for projects.
• Contribute to a varied portfolio across residential, commercial, infrastructure and development sectors.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Ground investigation

Report writing

Technical communication

Project coordination

Education

Geotechnical Engineering degree

Job description

Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Coventry

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (Dependent on Experience)

About the Role

A respected multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join its growing London 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.

The successful candidate will play an important role in both fieldwork and office-based activities, supporting projects from site investigation and data collection through to technical analysis, reporting, and project delivery. The position offers excellent career development opportunities within a dynamic and technically driven environment.

Benefits of a Geotechinical Engineer:

• 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 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.