Geotechnical Engineer in Stockport)

Penguin Recruitment; Stockport; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized environmental contractor and consultancy in Manchester is seeking a motivated Geotechnical Engineer to join their team. This role involves preparing geotechnical reports, supervising ground investigations, and contributing to risk evaluations among varied projects in diverse sectors. Ideal candidates should have a geology degree, report-writing experience, and strong communication skills, benefiting from a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and robust training for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

Excellent pension scheme

Clear progression pathway

Internal training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must live within a commutable distance of Manchester.
• Experience producing factual geotechnical reports.
• Interpretative reporting experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed geotechnical reports, including Phase 1 and Phase 2 investigations.
• Supervising ground investigations and coordinating site activities.
• Conducting geohazard assessments and contributing to ground risk evaluations.
• Reviewing laboratory and in-situ test data.
• Providing guidance to graduate engineers and engaging directly with clients and project teams.

Skills

Strong leadership and communication skills

Education

Degree in Geology or a related geoscience discipline

Job description

Job Title: Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Manchester

Salary: £35,000

Are you looking to join a talented specialised environmental contractor and consultancy?

Are you seeking a role that offers exceptional opportunities for long-term career development?

My client is seeking a motivated Geotechnical Engineer to join their team in Manchester. You will be part of a highly regarded specialised contractor and consultancy that delivers a wide variety of ground engineering projects across the infrastructure, renewable energy, and marine sectors. This role offers the chance to contribute to technically challenging projects while working alongside an experienced and supportive team.

The successful Geotechnical Engineers role will include a broad range of responsibilities, such as:

• Preparing detailed geotechnical reports, including Phase 1 and Phase 2 investigations
• Supervising ground investigations and coordinating site activities
• Conducting geohazard assessments and contributing to ground risk evaluations
• Reviewing laboratory and in-situ test data
• Providing guidance to graduate engineers and engaging directly with clients and project teams

You will also benefit from strong internal training and development opportunities to support your career progression within the business.

Company Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance
• Excellent pension scheme
• Clear progression pathway
• Internal training and development opportunities

If you meet the following criteria, we would love to hear from you!

Essential Criteria:

• Degree in Geology or a related geoscience discipline
• Must live within a commutable distance of Manchester
• Experience producing factual geotechnical reports
• Interpretative reporting experience (desirable)
• Strong leadership and communication skills