Geotechnical Site Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Company Vehicle

Professional Memberships

Private Healthcare

Flexible Working

First‑Class Development Programme

Clear Progression Path

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment in London is seeking a Geotechnical Site Engineer to join a well‑established ground investigation and drilling company. You will report to the Principal Engineer and mentor junior staff, with opportunities to develop reporting skills through the internal development programme.

The role includes risk assessment, site safety, soil and core logging, site preparation and project management, offering hands-on fieldwork and clear progression on a senior track.

Qualifications

• Relevant geologist/contaminated land experience.
• Site experience.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Willing to travel with work.
• Live within a commutable distance of London.

Responsibilities

• Engage in risk assessment and site safety.
• Soil and core logging and site preparation.
• Support project management under the Principal Engineer.

Skills

Geotechnical experience

Site experience

UK driving licence

Willing to travel

Education

Geology degree

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Geotechnical Site Engineer

London

£32,000 to £37,000 per Annum

Are you looking for a role at an established ground investigation and drilling company based out of London? Are you looking for a role that offers the chance for first‑class mentorship and a clear progression path at a senior level?

My client is a well‑established ground investigation organisation, who are actively looking for a Geotechnical Site Engineer to join their diverse team in London.

The successful Geotechnical Site Engineer will be reporting to the Principal Engineer, while mentoring junior staff. The successful Geotechnical Site Engineer will have the chance to develop their factual and basic reporting skills, with their industry‑renowned internal and external development programme.

Company Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Company Vehicle
• Professional Memberships
• Private Healthcare
• Flexible Working
• First‑Class Development Programme
• Clear Progression Path

The right Geotechnical Site Engineer candidate will have the chance to work on risk assessment, site safety, soil and core logging, site preparation and project management.

Candidate Requirements:

• Relevant geologist/contaminated land experience
• Site experience
• Geology/Civil Engineering/another relevant degree (desirable)
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Willing to travel with work
• Live within a commutable distance of London

This is a permanent role.