Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to oversee ground investigation projects. The successful candidate will manage site work, write factual reports, and mentor junior staff. Key benefits include a competitive salary, excellent career progression prospects, and a flexible work environment. A valid UK driver's license and relevant experience are essential for this role.

Benefits

Company benefits scheme

Enhanced pension package

Use of company vehicles

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Experience as a geotechnical engineer with report writing and reviewing skills.
• Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
• Full right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ground investigation projects and report writing.
• Check and review Geotechnical Design Reports.
• Mentor junior team members as required.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering experience

Report writing

Project management

Mentoring

Job description

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Reference: BY (phone number removed)

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: £38,000 - £45,000

An engineering consultancy with offices spanning the UK are seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join their busy team in Edinburgh on a variety of ground investigation projects. As one of the largest and most established engineering consultancies in the UK, the company is offering excellent career progression opportunities, a variety of work and plenty of resources for supported development.

The Senior Geotechnical Engineer role offers:

• A top salary (£38,000 - £45,000).
• A brilliant company benefits scheme including use of company vehicles.
• An enhanced pension package.
• Opportunities for career progression and more responsibility.
• Work on a variety of industry leading projects.
• Flexible and hybrid work available.

The successful Senior Geotechnical Engineer will be overseeing ground investigation projects, writing factual and interpretive reports, checking Geotechnical Design Reports and Ground Investigation reports, overseeing site work, project managing and mentoring junior members where required.

To be successful in this Senior Geotechnical Engineer application process you will:

• Have experience as a geotechnical engineer and competent with factual and interpretive report writing and reviewing.
• Live in or near to Edinburgh.
• Hold a valid UK driving licence and be willing to travel to work.
• Have the full right to work in the UK.

If you are interested in this or other roles in Geo-Environmental Engineering/Consulting roles please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young. We have many more vacancies available on our website. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.