Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Birmingham is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join their team. The role involves a variety of on-site and office projects with clear career progression opportunities. Candidates should hold a degree in civil engineering or geology, possess experience in ground investigation, and have a full UK driving licence. This position provides a competitive salary and benefits such as hybrid working and internal training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Internal training opportunities

Bonus scheme

Healthy pension scheme

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Experience within ground investigation required.
• Full UK driving licence is necessary.
• Must live within a commutable distance from Birmingham office.

Responsibilities

• Design ground investigations.
• Conduct Phase 1 desk studies.
• Write interpretative reports.
• Liaise with clients.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Ground investigation design

Interpretative report writing

Geotechnical risk assessments

Education

Civil engineering or geology degree

Job description

Overview

Geotechnical Engineer | Birmingham | £40,000

A new opportunity has opened for a Geotechnical Engineer in Birmingham. The successful Geotechnical Engineer will be working on a variety of different projects carrying out work on site and in the office. Are you looking for a role that offers a clear progression path? Are you looking to work in an established multidisciplinary consultancy with lots of exciting projects?

Responsibilities

• Ground investigation design
• Phase 1 desk studies
• Interpretative report writing
• Conducting geotechnical risk assessments
• Liaising with clients
• Mentoring and sharing skills with junior engineers

Qualifications & Requirements

• Civil engineering or geology degree
• Experience within ground investigation
• Live within a commutable distance from the Birmingham office
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Internal training opportunities
• Bonus scheme
• Healthy pension scheme
• Hybrid working

Job Info

• Job Title: Principal Geotechnical Engineer
• Company: Penguin Recruitment
• Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
• Posted: Sep 15 2025
• Closes: Oct 16 2025
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time