Project Geologist

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Cambourne; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Training & development

Chartership support

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Project Geologist to join a collaborative geotechnical team in the UK. You will contribute to site investigations, logging boreholes, and geotechnical analysis to support foundation design.

The role offers hybrid working, ongoing training, and opportunities for chartership and professional membership fees. You will engage with blue‑chip clients and progress within a growing consultancy.

Qualifications

• Degree in Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Science or related field.
• Relevant consultancy experience in geotechnical/geo-environmental projects.
• Experience in site investigations, fieldwork supervision and technical reporting.
• Knowledge of geotechnical software such as HoleBASE or GEO5.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support ground investigations and site assessments.
• Log boreholes and trial pits, supervise fieldwork and environmental monitoring.
• Coordinate soil and groundwater testing and contamination assessments.
• Undertake geotechnical analysis and support foundation and earthworks design.
• Prepare technical reports and liaise with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Site investigations

Fieldwork supervision

Technical reporting

Driving licence

Education

Geology / Geotechnical degree

Tools

HoleBASE

GEO5

Job description

Are you an ambitious Project Geologist looking to join an established, award-winning engineering consultancy? Our client delivers innovative, sustainable engineering solutions for major UK developments, working with prestigious clients across residential, commercial, industrial and infrastructure sectors.

As a Project Geologist, you’ll join a collaborative geotechnical and geo-environmental team, contributing to exciting projects that shape the built environment.

The Role

As Project Geologist, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and supporting ground investigations and site assessments.
• Logging boreholes and trial pits, supervising fieldwork and environmental monitoring.
• Coordinating soil and groundwater testing and contamination assessments.
• Undertaking geotechnical analysis and supporting foundation and earthworks design.
• Preparing technical reports and liaising with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.

What’s on Offer?

• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Ongoing training, mentoring and professional development.
• Support towards chartership and professional membership fees.
• Clear career progression within a growing consultancy.
• Exposure to high-profile projects and blue-chip clients.

Requirements

To be considered for this Project Geologist opportunity, you will need:

• A degree in Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• Relevant consultancy experience in geotechnical and geo-environmental projects.
• Experience in site investigations, fieldwork supervision and technical reporting.
• Knowledge of geotechnical software such as HoleBASE or GEO5.
• A full UK driving licence and full right to work in the UK.
• To live in or near the Cambridge office, with the ability to attend sites as required.