Geotechnical Site Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known ground engineering contractor in Reading is seeking a Geotechnical Site Engineer to manage projects and perform site work on contaminated land projects. This role provides career progression and includes Chartership support. Candidates must have previous ground investigation experience and a valid UK driving license. The position offers competitive benefits including a company vehicle, pension, and bonuses.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous pension

Company vehicle

Food allowance

Overnight stay subsidy

Site bonuses

Overtime

Flexible benefits

Full training

Managing exciting projects

Qualifications

• Previous ground investigation experience.
• Be a real team player and willing to learn new skills.
• Full right to work permanently in the UK.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and perform site work on geotechnical and contaminated land projects.
• Collaborate with the team and sub-contractors to deliver projects.

Skills

Ground investigation experience

Team player

Willingness to learn

Job description

Overview

Tilhill duties towards sub-contractors

Position: Geotechnical Site Engineer

Location: Reading

This is an exciting opportunity for a geotechnical site engineer to join a Reading based team at a well known and expanding ground engineering contractor company who work on a wide range of contaminated land projects across the South East. This position will include project management and site work and will offer career progression. If you are looking for large projects, career progression and Chartership support, this position offers all of this!

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and perform site work on geotechnical and contaminated land projects.
• Collaborate with the team and sub-contractors to deliver projects.

Requirements

• Previous ground investigation experience.
• Be a real team player and willing to learn new skills.
• Full right to work permanently in the UK.
• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous pension
• Company vehicle
• Food allowance
• Overnight stay subsidy
• Site bonuses
• Overtime
• Flexible benefits
• Full training
• Managing exciting projects

Details

• Job Title: Geotechnical Site Engineer
• Company: Penguin Recruitment
• Location: Reading
• Posted: Sep 12th 2025
• Closes: Oct 13th 2025
• Sector: Contract
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time