Senior Geotechnical Engineer

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

Job summary

A well-known consultancy firm near Bodmin, England is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead multiple projects and influence technical direction. The role requires a Chartered Engineer or Geologist and offers an attractive salary of £40,000 – £50,000 plus benefits. Candidates should have significant post-graduate consultancy experience and a solid technical background. This supportive team offers flexible working hours and real autonomy over projects, along with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Must be a Chartered Engineer or Chartered Geologist with right to work in the UK.
• Significant post-graduate experience working in UK consultancy.
• Strong technical background in foundation design, piling, and slope stability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee multiple geotechnical and geo-environmental projects.
• Prepare and review fee proposals, scopes of work, and technical reports.
• Provide senior level input into ground investigations and design.

Skills

Strong technical background in foundation design

Knowledge of piling

Understanding of slope stability

Confident working with ground investigation data

Education

Chartered Engineer or Chartered Geologist

Significant post-graduate experience in UK consultancy

Tools

BS 5930

BS 10175

Eurocode 7

Job description

Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Bodmin

Reference: BY174145

Salary: £40,000 – £50,000

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.

This is a respected consultancy with a strong pipeline of work across Cornwall, the South West and the wider UK. They’re known for technical quality, long-standing client relationships and a genuinely supportive senior culture. The business offers senior engineers real autonomy and the opportunity to influence both technical delivery and the wider direction of the company.

Why consider this Senior Geotechnical Engineer role?

• Salary in the 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

• A senior role with genuine influence over projects and business decisions

• Supportive, knowledgeable team environment with specialist expertise

The Senior Geotechnical Engineer role entails:

• 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

Requirements for the Senior Geotechnical Engineer role:

• 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 toBodmin area

• Full right to work in the UK

If you are interested in this or other roles within the Engineering Geology field, please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on [e-mail] or call 01792 957381.