Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A national recruitment consultancy is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer in York. You will manage site investigations and mentor junior engineers while overseeing diverse projects. This role offers a competitive salary, generous holiday, and flexible working arrangements. Essential qualifications include a geology/civil engineering degree and report writing experience. Hybrid working options available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working arrangements

Clear progression path

Qualifications

• Experience with slope stability assessments and foundation design.
• Ability to oversee site investigations and mentor junior staff.
• Must hold a full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Sign off interpretative reports.
• Oversee site investigations.
• Conduct slope stability assessments.
• Design foundations and retaining walls.

Skills

Phase 1 + 2 report writing experience

Project management skills

Education

Geology or civil engineering degree

Job description

Job Overview

Job title: Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Location: York

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

Are you a Senior Geotechnical Engineer looking for an exciting new opportunity?

Are you looking for a role where you can help develop a team of ground investigation and design engineers?

A new opportunity has opened in York for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to work for an Environmental and Geotechnical specialist consultancy that has multiple offices over the UK.

As the Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of different projects, from residential to mining.

Responsibilities

As the Senior Geotechnical Engineer your role will vary from day to day. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Signing off interpretative reports
• Overseeing site investigations
• Slope stability assessment
• Foundation design
• Retaining walls
• Mentoring junior staff

You will have the chance to set up hybrid working arrangements with the option to work remotely from home once a week.

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Clear progression path

Essential Criteria

• Phase 1 + 2 report writing experience
• Hold a geology or civil engineering degree
• Live within a commutable distance from the York office
• Hold a full UK driving licence

We would love to hear from you! Please email your CV to or call me on (phone number removed) if you are interested in applying for the role of the Senior Geotechnical Engineer.

Company Information

Company: Penguin Recruitment

Location: Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire

Job Title: Senior Geotechnical Engineer