Senior Geotechnical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to design and manage site investigations. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Earth Sciences, preferably an MSc in Geotechnical Engineering, and strong mentoring skills. This position offers a salary of £38,000 to £44,000, including benefits like life insurance and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Access to an accredited training scheme towards Chartered status

Life Insurance

Matched pension contributions

Payment of professional membership fees

Generous annual leave entitlement

Continued professional development

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in ground investigation within the UK.
• Proficiency in geotechnical investigations, analysis, and design.
• Membership in the Geological Society and working towards chartered status.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design, supervision, and management of site investigations.
• Preparation of interpretative reports and earthworks specifications.
• Mentoring and managing team members.

Skills

Geotechnical investigations

Project management

Report preparation

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Earth Sciences

MSc in Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Reference: BY72482

Location: Nottingham

Salary: £38,000 - £44,000

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join a thriving team of ground investigation engineers at a head office located in Derby. As a successful candidate, you will play a critical role in the design, supervision, and management of site investigations, interpretative reporting, and mentorship of team members. This opportunity offers an attractive salary range and plenty of room for continued professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the design, supervision, and management of site investigations
• Preparation of interpretative reports and earthworks specifications
• Mentoring and managing team members
• Assisting in the collation of all project Health & Safety documentation

Qualifications / Experience / Skills

• A degree in Earth Sciences, ideally with an MSc in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, or similar
• Hands-on experience in ground investigation within the UK
• Proficiency in geotechnical investigations, analysis, and design
• Membership in the Geological Society (or similar) and working towards chartered status
• Full UK Driving License is essential
• Resident in or near Nottingham
• Full right to work in the UK

Benefits

• Excellent salary (£38,000 - £42,000)
• Access to an accredited training scheme towards Chartered status
• Life Insurance
• Matched pension contributions
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Continued professional development

If you are interested in this or other geo-environmental/geotechnical roles, please contact Beth or call (phone number removed).

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.