Geotechnical Project Manager

Penguin Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established geotechnical contractor in Central London is seeking a Geotechnical Project Manager. The role involves day-to-day management of site operations, supervising ground investigations, ensuring compliance with health and safety, and liaising with clients and contractors. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Geology or Geotechnical Engineering, proven management experience, and strong knowledge of UK ground investigation practices. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including hybrid working and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing training and professional development

Performance‑related bonus scheme

Company pension scheme

Hybrid working

Clear internal career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing geotechnical or ground investigation works on site.
• Strong knowledge of UK ground investigation practices and health & safety standards.
• Ability to manage contractors and multiple site activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations and supervise ground investigation works.
• Ensure health and safety compliance while delivering projects on time.
• Liaise with clients and contractors, providing technical input to reports.

Skills

Ground investigation management

Health and safety compliance

Contractor management

Technical oversight

Education

Degree in Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Job Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Geotechnical Project Manager at a well‑established specialist geotechnical contractor in Central London.

Job Title: Geotechnical Project Manager
Location: Central London
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 (depending on experience)

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Performance‑related bonus scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Hybrid working (site and office balance)
• Clear internal career progression

Responsibilities

As the Geotechnical Project Manager, you will take responsibility for the day‑to‑day management of site operations, including supervising ground investigation works, coordinating drilling contractors, ensuring health and safety compliance, and maintaining project programmes. You will provide technical oversight on site, review ground conditions, manage sampling and testing regimes, and ensure works are delivered to specification, on time, and within budget.

In addition, you will liaise closely with clients, contractors, and subcontractors on site, producing factual and interpretative inputs to reports in collaboration with the office‑based technical team. You will also support and mentor site engineers and junior staff, promoting best practice and high technical standards across all projects.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Proven experience managing geotechnical or ground investigation works on site
• Strong knowledge of UK ground investigation practices and health & safety standards
• Ability to manage contractors and multiple site activities
• Full UK driving licence

To apply for the role of Geotechnical Project Manager in Central London, please call (phone number removed) or email your CV.