Geotechnical Field Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Geotechnical Field Engineer to join their expanding team in London. This permanent role will involve operating specialized equipment for ground investigation projects across the UK. Candidates must have a full UK driving license and be willing to travel nationwide. The position offers hybrid working and various company benefits, including a company vehicle and fuel card.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Company vehicle

Fuel Card

Expenses and overnight stays covered

Qualifications

• Experience with geotechnical investigations is desired, though not essential.
• Possess a full UK Driving Licence to travel to job sites.
• Willingness to travel nationwide for various projects.

Responsibilities

• Operate specialized site investigation equipment for ground investigations.
• Travel nationwide to conduct testing and record findings.
• Assist in the smooth running of field operations on various projects.

Skills

Geotechnical site experience

Ability to operate site investigation equipment

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Geotechnical Field Engineer - Nationwide Projects

London Based, £32000 to £40000 plus Benefits

We are currently looking for a practical, enthusiastic Geotechnical Field Engineer to join our expanding team. Working from the London base, you'll play a key part in delivering ground investigation projects across the UK, providing vital data to support construction, infrastructure, and environmental schemes.

In this role, you'll operate specialised site investigation equipment, including CPT rigs and associated testing tools, to gather accurate and reliable geotechnical information. Your day-to-day work will involve travelling to sites nationwide, carrying out testing, recording detailed findings, and assisting in the smooth running of field operations. Every project presents new conditions and challenges, offering a varied and engaging workload for someone who enjoys hands‑on engineering.

Company Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Flexible working
• Company vehicle
• Fuel Card
• Expenses and overnight stays covered

Candidate Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Geotechnical site experience desired, but not essential
• Full RTW in the UK
• Willing to travel nationwide

Interested in this or other roles in Geotechnical or Geo-Environmental, please do not hesitate to contact William Lisle at or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website.

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