Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Wales; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy in South Wales is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead ground investigations and project delivery. With a salary range of £35,000 - £42,000, this role offers excellent opportunities for career progression. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in geotechnical engineering, a relevant degree, and a full UK driving licence. The position involves mentoring juniors, report writing, and client liaison.

Benefits

Enhanced pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a geotechnical or geo-environmental engineer/consultant.
• Ideally holds leadership experience on teams and projects.
• Must have a full and clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee ground investigations for projects.
• Write and review factual and interpretive reports.
• Mentor junior team members and liaise with clients.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Report writing

Team leadership

Client liaison

Education

Degree in Geology or related field

Job description

Overview

Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Location: Cardiff – Reference: BY87578 – Salary: £35,000 - £42,000. This Geotechnical & Geo-Environmental Consultancy based in South Wales is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their team on a variety of ground investigation projects. You'll be provided with dedicated support and resources from a consultancy with nearly 40 years in the industry - an excellent next step for your career progression and skill development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee ground investigations and project delivery on geotechnical and geo-environmental projects around South Wales.
• Write and review factual and interpretive reports; mentor junior team members; project manage; liaise with clients; contribute to business development.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a geotechnical or geo-environmental engineer/consultant, ideally with leadership experience on teams and projects.
• A degree in Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Geoscience or similar, relevant subject.
• A full and clean UK driving licence.
• A full right to work in the UK.
• Be commutable to the Cardiff area.

Benefits / what’s on offer

• Salary £35,000 - £42,000; Company benefits and enhanced pension scheme; room for career progression and continued professional development.
• Opportunity to lead a team and project manage; networking and business development opportunities.

How to apply

If you are interested in this or other Engineering/Environmental roles please contact Beth Young on (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have more vacancies on our website. Please refer to (url removed). This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.