Geotechnical Site Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Company Vehicle

Private Healthcare

Flexible Working

Development Programme

Clear Progression

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Geotechnical Site Engineer for a Bristol-based role within a well-established ground investigation company. You will join a supportive team and contribute to site works, reporting to the Principal Engineer while mentoring junior staff.

Key requirements include geotechnical/site experience, a full UK driving licence, willingness to travel, and living within a commutable distance of Bristol.

Qualifications

• Geotechnical site experience required.
• Site experience is essential.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Willingness to travel with work.
• Live within a commutable distance of Bristol.

Responsibilities

• Assist in risk assessment and site safety on projects.
• Conduct soil and core logging and reporting.
• Support site preparation activities and project management.
• Mentor junior staff and report to Principal Engineer.
• Contribute to internal development programmes.

Skills

Geotechnical site experience

Travel willingness

Driving licence

Education

Geology / Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Geotechnical Site Engineer

Bristol

£30,500 to £36,000 per Annum

Are you looking for a role at an established ground investigation and drilling company based out of Bristol? 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 Bristol.

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 Bristol

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