Geotechnical Engineer in Nottingham)

Penguin Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent accredited training

Career progression

Flexible work

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment in Nottingham seeks a Geotechnical Engineer to join our ground investigation team. The role blends site and office work on diverse projects, with supervision of drilling rigs and reporting duties.

You will undertake desktop studies and Phase 2 investigations, logging soils/rocks and monitoring groundwater/gas, with emphasis on accuracy and learning new techniques. Excellent training and progression await.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise drilling rigs and write factual and interpretive reports.
• Carry out Phase 1 Desktop studies and Phase 2 investigations.
• Log soils and rocks; monitor groundwater and gas; ensure accuracy and safety.

Skills

Driving licence

Willingness to travel

UK right to work

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in geotechnical engineering, applied/engineering geology or civil engineering (ground investigation & soil mechanics)

Job description

Geotechnical Engineer

Reference: BY235717

Location: Nottingham

Salary: £27,000 - £32,000

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.

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.

This Geotechnical Engineer role offers:

• A top salary (£27,000 -£32,000).


• A brilliant company benefits and enhanced pension scheme.


• Excellent accredited training.


• Opportunities for career progression.


• Great location for easy commute.


• Flexible work.

To be considered for this Geotechnical Engineer role you will:

• 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 Nottingham.


• Hold a valid UK driving licence and be willing to travel for work.


• Have the full right to work in the UK.

We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.