Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy near Bodmin is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical and geo-environmental projects. The role offers autonomy and influence over technical delivery and business decisions. Applicants should be Chartered Engineers or Geologists with significant UK consultancy experience. Emphasis on foundation design and ground investigation data is crucial. The position promises high career progression in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer or Chartered Geologist (CEng or CGeol).
• Significant post-graduate experience within UK consultancy.
• Strong technical background in foundation design, piling and slope stability.

Responsibilities

• Leading and overseeing multiple geotechnical and geo-environmental projects.
• Preparing and reviewing fee proposals, scopes of work and technical reports.
• Providing senior-level input into ground investigations, interpretation and design.

Skills

Foundation design

Piling

Slope stability

Ground investigation data

Education

Chartered Engineer or Chartered Geologist (CEng or CGeol)

Significant post-graduate experience within UK consultancy

Job description

Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Bodmin

Reference: BY
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

Overview

A well-established geo-environmental and geotechnical consultancy near Bodmin, Cornwall is looking to appoint a Senior Geotechnical Engineer as part of their continued growth.
They are known for technical quality, long-standing client relationships and a genuinely supportive senior culture.
Senior engineers are given real autonomy and the opportunity to influence both technical delivery and the wider direction of the company.

Benefits

• Salary region of £40,000 - £50,000, plus benefits
• Flexible working hours and a pragmatic approach to holidays
• High levels of trust, independence and scope for career progression
• Senior role with genuine influence over projects and business decisions
• Supportive, knowledgeable team environment with specialist expertise

Responsibilities

• Leading and overseeing multiple geotechnical and geo-environmental projects
• Preparing and reviewing fee proposals, scopes of work and technical reports
• Providing senior-level input into ground investigations, interpretation and design
• Acting as a main technical point of contact for clients and design teams
• Mentoring junior and mid-level engineers and contributing to senior operational discussions

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer or Chartered Geologist (CEng or CGeol)
• Significant post-graduate experience within UK consultancy
• Strong technical background in foundation design, piling and slope stability
• Confident working with ground investigation data and standards (BS 5930, BS 10175, Eurocode 7)
• Based in, or able to commute to Bodmin area
• Full right to work in the UK

Contact

For this role or other Engineering Geology positions, please contact Beth Young on the provided contact details.