Senior Geotechnical Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid working

Holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Professional development

Career progression

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Leicester is seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to take technical ownership of a diverse portfolio of geotechnical projects within a growing team. You will manage site investigations through design and construction, mentor junior engineers and contribute to business development while delivering reports and recommendations.

The role offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements with a competitive salary of £40,000 – £50,000 and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geology, Geotechnical Engineering or related field.
• Significant experience in geotechnical consultancy.
• Experience managing ground investigations.
• Understanding of UK ground conditions and standards.
• Experience producing interpretative ground investigation reports.
• Knowledge of geotechnical design for foundations and earthworks.
• Chartered status or working towards it is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering geotechnical projects from site investigation through to design and construction.
• Planning, specifying and overseeing ground investigation works.
• Preparing and reviewing factual and interpretative geotechnical reports.
• Undertaking geotechnical calculations and design work.
• Providing technical advice to clients and project teams.
• Liaising with clients, contractors, suppliers and other engineering disciplines.
• Supporting and mentoring graduate and junior engineers and developing the team.
• Contributing to business development and maintaining client relationships.

Skills

Project management

Report writing

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Leicester Salary: £40,000 – £50,000

Are you an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer looking for your next career move? Do you want to work on a diverse range of exciting projects, take technical ownership and play a key role in developing a growing geotechnical team?

An established and highly regarded multidisciplinary consultancy is looking to recruit a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join its expanding team in Leicester.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking business delivering a varied portfolio of projects across the built environment, infrastructure and development sectors.

The Role

As Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will take responsibility for delivering a range of geotechnical and ground engineering projects, providing technical expertise and supporting the development of junior engineers.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and delivering geotechnical projects from initial site investigation through to design and construction.
• Planning, specifying and overseeing ground investigation works.
• Preparing and reviewing factual and interpretative geotechnical reports.
• Undertaking geotechnical assessments, calculations and design work.
• Providing technical advice and recommendations to clients and project teams.
• Liaising with clients, contractors, suppliers and other engineering disciplines.
• Supporting and mentoring graduate and junior engineers.
• Contributing to business development and maintaining strong client relationships.

About You

To be considered, you will ideally have:

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Geology, Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant experience within a geotechnical or ground engineering consultancy environment.
• Strong experience in the management and delivery of ground investigations.
• A solid understanding of UK ground conditions and relevant geotechnical standards.
• Experience producing and reviewing interpretative ground investigation reports.
• Knowledge of geotechnical design, including foundations, retaining structures and earthworks.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• The ability to manage projects and build strong client relationships.

Chartered status (CEng, CGeol or equivalent), or working towards it, would be advantageous.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Pension scheme.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Ongoing professional development and support towards chartership.
• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of technically interesting projects.
• Clear opportunities for career progression within an established consultancy.
• A collaborative working environment with an experienced multidisciplinary team.