Senior Geotechnical Engineer in Northampton)

Penguin Recruitment; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A large ground investigation consultancy is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for a role based in Northampton. The successful candidate will work on diverse projects in both site and office settings, focusing on ground investigation design and report writing. Applicants should have a relevant degree and strong experience in geotechnical report writing. Leadership and mentoring skills are highly valued. The position offers a competitive salary and various company benefits, including hybrid working and progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Internal training and progression opportunities

Bonus scheme

Healthy pension scheme

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Proven experience in geotechnical report writing is essential.
• Must have leadership or mentoring experience.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Design ground investigations for varied projects.
• Conduct slope stability assessments.
• Write Phase 1 & 2 reports and perform risk assessments.
• Manage soil sampling, core logging, and in-situ testing.
• Support junior engineers through mentoring.
• Collaborate on large-scale projects with senior engineers.

Skills

Geotechnical report writing

Leadership

Ground investigation design

Education

Degree in geology or geotechnical engineering

Job description

Job title: Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Northampton

Salary: £37,000

A new opportunity has opened in Northampton for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer.

The successful Senior Geotechnical Engineer will work on a wide variety of projects, carrying out both site and office-based work. You will be joining a large ground investigation consultancy specialising in rail and major infrastructure projects.

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Internal training and progression opportunities
• Bonus scheme
• Healthy pension scheme
• Hybrid working

Role Responsibilities

The role of the Senior Geotechnical Engineer will involve:

• Ground investigation design
• Slope stability assessments
• Phase 1 & Phase 2 report writing
• Risk assessments
• Core logging, soil sampling and in-situ testing
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers
• Collaborating with senior and principal engineers across large-scale projects

Requirements

If you meet the following criteria, please apply for the Senior Geotechnical Engineer role:

• Degree in geology, geotechnical engineering or a related discipline
• Strong experience in geotechnical report writing
• Proven leadership or mentoring experience
• Live within a commutable distance of the Northampton office
• Full UK driving licence