Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Kingswinford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established consultancy in the UK is looking for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical elements of site investigation and design projects. With over 6 years of experience, the successful candidate will mentor junior engineers and ensure safe delivery of services. This role offers a salary between £45,000 and £50,000, a hybrid working pattern, and various benefits including a chartership attainment bonus and professional fees support.

Benefits

31 days holiday including bank holidays

Company pension scheme

£1,000 chartership attainment bonus

Company vehicles available

Laptop, mobile, PPE and workwear provided

Qualifications

• 6+ years' geotechnical engineering experience within consultancy or ground investigation.
• Strong background in site investigation design, supervision, and logging.
• Competent in geotechnical analysis and preparation of interpretive reports.
• Solid understanding of CDM and regulatory standards.
• Ability to manage workloads independently while supporting junior team members.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver geotechnical elements of site investigation and design projects.
• Provide technical direction for junior engineers.
• Oversee data review and geotechnical design input.
• Act as a senior contact for clients.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering experience

Site investigation design

Geotechnical analysis

Health and safety knowledge

Job description

Bennett and Game are pleased to be representing a well-established, multidisciplinary geotechnical and geo-environmental consultancy with over four decades of industry heritage. The company delivers full-lifecycle ground investigation and geotechnical design services across residential, commercial and infrastructure schemes. With a strong reputation for technical quality, a supportive progression culture and continued investment in people and modern investigation technology, they are now seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join the team. This role suits someone with 6+ years' experience looking to step into greater technical and mentoring responsibility.

Senior Geotechnical Engineer Job Overview

• Lead and deliver geotechnical elements of site investigation and design projects
• Provide technical direction for junior engineers and support their development
• Oversee data review, factual/interpretive reporting and geotechnical design input
• Coordinate with internal specialists to ensure safe, compliant and efficient delivery
• Act as a senior of contact for clients on project progress and technical matters

Senior Geotechnical Engineer Job Requirements

• 6+ years' geotechnical engineering experience within consultancy or ground investigation
• Strong background in site investigation design, supervision and logging
• Competent in geotechnical analysis and preparation of interpretive reports
• Solid understanding of CDM, health and safety and regulatory standards
• Ability to manage workloads independently while supporting junior team members
• Full UK driving licence

Senior Geotechnical Engineer Salary & Benefits

• £45,000 - £50,000 salary
• 31 days holiday including bank holidays and Christmas shutdown
• Hybrid working pattern with office, home and site flexibility
• Company pension scheme
• Professional fees covered with chartership support
• £1,000 chartership attainment bonus
• Company vehicles available plus laptop, mobile, PPE and workwear provided

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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