Senior Geotechnical Engineer in Derby)

Penguin Recruitment; Derby; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join a thriving team in Derby. This role involves leading site investigations, assisting with interpretative reporting, and mentoring team members. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Access to accredited training scheme towards Chartered status

Life Insurance

Matched pension contributions

Payment of professional membership

Generous annual leave entitlement

Continued professional development

Qualifications

• Proficiency in geotechnical investigations, analysis, and design is essential.
• Membership in Geological Society (or similar) 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

Analysis

Design

Mentorship

Education

Degree in Earth Sciences

MSc in Geotechnical Engineering or similar

Job description

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Reference: BY1913

Location: Derby

Salary: £38,000 - £42,000

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 comes with an attractive salary range and plenty of room for continued professional development.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Geotechnical Engineer role:

* 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 required to be considered for the Senior Geotechnical Engineer role:

* A degree in one of the Earth Sciences, ideally with an MSc in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology or similar

* Hands-on experience in a ground investigation role 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

* Live in or near to Derby

* Full right to work in the UK

Benefits of the Senior Geotechnical Engineer role:

* Excellent salary (£38,000 - £42,000)

* Access to an accredited training scheme towards Chartered status

* Life Insurance

* Matched pension contributions

* Payment of professional membership

* Generous annual leave entitlement

* Continued professional development

We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.