Senior Geotechnical Engineer

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

Job summary

A well-established engineering consultancy in Bodmin is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical and geo-environmental projects. The role offers a competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000 along with flexible working hours and a supportive team environment. The ideal candidate will have significant post-graduate consultancy experience, be chartered, and possess a strong technical background in foundation design and slope stability. This position allows for real influence over projects and business decisions.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Opportunities for career progression

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer or Chartered Geologist (CEng or CGeol) required.
• Significant post-graduate experience within UK consultancy.
• Strong technical background in foundation design, piling and slope stability.
• Confident working with ground investigation data and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee multiple geotechnical and geo-environmental projects.
• Prepare and review fee proposals, scopes of work, and technical reports.
• Provide senior-level input into ground investigations, interpretation, and design.
• Act as a main technical point of contact for clients and design teams.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers.

Skills

Foundation design

Piling

Slope stability

Ground investigation data

Education

Chartered Engineer or Chartered Geologist (CEng or CGeol)

Job description

Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Bodmin

Reference: BY174145

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

A well-established geo-environmental and geotechnical consultancy near Bodmin, Cornwall is looking to appoint a Senior Geotechnical Engineer as part of their continued growth.

This is a respected consultancy with a strong pipeline of work across Cornwall, the South West and the wider UK. They're known for technical quality, long-standing client relationships and a genuinely supportive senior culture. The business offers senior engineers real autonomy and the opportunity to influence both technical delivery and the wider direction of the company.

Why consider this Senior Geotechnical Engineer role?

• Salary in the region of £40,000 - £50,000, plus benefits
• Flexible working hours and a pragmatic approach to holidays
• High levels of trust, independence and scope for career progression
• A senior role with genuine influence over projects and business decisions
• Supportive, knowledgeable team environment with specialist expertise

The Senior Geotechnical Engineer role entails:

• Leading and overseeing multiple geotechnical and geo-environmental projects
• Preparing and reviewing fee proposals, scopes of work and technical reports
• Providing senior‑level input into ground investigations, interpretation and design
• Acting as a main technical point of contact for clients and design teams
• Mentoring junior and mid‑level engineers and contributing to senior operational discussions

Requirements for the Senior Geotechnical Engineer role:

• Chartered Engineer or Chartered Geologist (CEng or CGeol)
• Significant post‑graduate experience within UK consultancy
• Strong technical background in foundation design, piling and slope stability
• Confident working with ground investigation data and standards (BS 5930, BS 10175, Eurocode 7)
• Based in, or able to commute to Bodmin area
• Full right to work in the UK