Geotechnical Site Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Geotechnical Site Engineer for a permanent position based in Manchester. The role involves supervising ground investigations, ensuring activities comply with industry standards, and liaising with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have an academic background in civil engineering or related fields and experience in geotechnical sectors. The job offers a competitive salary and company benefits such as enhanced pension and flexible working.

Benefits

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Flexible Working

Clear Progression Path

Company Vehicle Access and fuel card

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise and undertake ground investigations including drilling and sampling.
• Liaise with subcontractors and project managers.
• Contribute to factual reporting and data interpretation.

Skills

Ground investigations

Site management

Data interpretation

Problem solving

Education

Academic background in civil engineering, geology, earth sciences or environmental sciences

Tools

Field sampling equipment

In situ testing tools

Job description

Job Title: Geotechnical Site Engineer

Location: Manchester

Salary: £30000 to £35000 per Annum

Permanent Opportunity

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.

As a Geotechnical Site Engineer, you will be responsible for supervising and undertaking ground investigations, including drilling, trial pits, and sampling works. Working from Manchester, 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 Geotechnical Site Engineer will also be involved in logging soils and rocks, monitoring groundwater, carrying out in situ testing, and collecting high-quality data for reporting. While the role is 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.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your technical and site management skills within a supportive team environment. You will benefit from structured training, exposure to varied projects, and clear progression pathways, all while being based in Manchester.

Company Benefits

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

Candidate Requirements

• 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

Interested in this or other roles in Geotechnical or Geo-Environmental, please do not hesitate to contact William Lisle at [e-mail] or call 01792 963135. 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.