Geotechnical Site Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy firm in Manchester seeks a proactive Geotechnical Site Engineer to supervise site investigations and ensure compliance with standards. The role involves liaising with teams and contributing to data reporting while offering benefits like an enhanced pension scheme and flexible working. Ideal candidates have a civil engineering or geology background with relevant experience and a valid UK driving licence. This is a permanent position based locally with some travel required.

Benefits

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Flexible Working

Clear Progression Path

Company Vehicle Access

Qualifications

• Live within a commutable distance of Manchester.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience in geotechnical or geoenvironmental sectors.

Responsibilities

• Supervise ground investigations, drilling, and sampling works.
• Ensure site activities meet safety and industry standards.
• Liaise with subcontractors and project managers for delivery.

Skills

Geotechnical knowledge

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Civil Engineering Degree

Geology or Environmental Sciences Degree

Job description

Job Overview

Job Title: Geotechnical Site Engineer

Location: Manchester

Salary: £30,000 to £35,000 per annum

Employment Type: Permanent

Company: Penguin Recruitment

We are seeking a proactive and technically capable Geotechnical Site Engineer to join a busy ground investigation and environmental consultancy delivering projects across the UK. This role is based in Manchester and offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of infrastructure, commercial, and residential schemes. The position is well suited to a Geotechnical Site Engineer who enjoys site-based responsibility and practical problem solving.

Responsibilities

As a Geotechnical Site Engineer, you will be responsible for supervising and undertaking ground investigations, including drilling, trial pits, and sampling works. You will ensure site activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and in accordance with specifications and industry standards. You will liaise closely with subcontractors, laboratories, and internal project managers to ensure smooth delivery. The role also involves logging soils and rocks, monitoring groundwater, carrying out in situ testing, and collecting high-quality data for reporting. While predominantly site-based, you will also contribute to factual reporting and data interpretation with support from senior staff. Projects will be locally focused around Manchester, with some travel to regional sites as required.

Qualifications

• Live within a commutable distance of Manchester
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Experience within the geotechnical, geoenvironmental or hydrogeology sectors
• Academic background within civil engineering, geology, earth or environmental sciences

Benefits

• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working
• Clear Progression Path
• Company Vehicle Access and fuel card

Contact

Interested in this or other roles in Geotechnical or Geo-Environmental, please do not hesitate to contact William Lisle.

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