Senior Engineering Geologist — Lead Ground Investigation & Projects

Penguin Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Senior Engineering Geologist to join their London team. The role covers ground investigation, engineering geology, technical reporting and project delivery across major infrastructure and development projects in London and the wider UK.

You will manage GI projects, oversee logging and reporting, and contribute to ground models and technical proposals, with opportunities for progression into project management.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering Geology, Geology, Geotechnical Engineering or a related subject.
• Strong technical and written communication skills.
• Experience managing projects and supervising junior staff.
• Significant experience within engineering geology or geotechnical consultancy.
• Good understanding of UK ground conditions and relevant standards.

Responsibilities

• Managing and supervising ground investigation projects from planning through to completion.
• Engineering geological logging of soils and rock.
• Developing and interpreting ground models.
• Reviewing GI data, laboratory results and factual reports.
• Producing high-quality interpretative and geotechnical reports.
• Providing engineering geological input into design and construction projects.
• Undertaking site inspections and supervising contractors.
• Managing project programmes, budgets and client requirements.
• Liaising with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers and engineering geologists.
• Contributing to technical proposals and winning new work.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering Geology / Geology / Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Senior Engineering Geologist to join their London team. The role covers ground investigation, engineering geology, technical reporting and project delivery across major infrastructure and development projects in London and the wider UK.

You will manage GI projects, oversee logging and reporting, and contribute to ground models and technical proposals, with opportunities for progression into project management.