Senior Geotechnical Engineer in Reading)

Penguin Recruitment; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering consultancy in Reading is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to contribute to various projects, including nuclear and major infrastructure. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in geology or geotechnical engineering and possess experience in writing geotechnical reports. This role offers a competitive salary, ongoing training, and hybrid working options, along with responsibilities such as designing investigations and mentoring junior engineers.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing internal training

Bonus scheme

Strong pension package

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Proven experience writing geotechnical reports is essential.
• Must be located within commuting distance of Reading.
• Full UK driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Design ground investigations.
• Produce slope stability assessments.
• Write Phase 1 and Phase 2 reports.
• Prepare validation and risk assessment reports.
• Create geotechnical design reports.
• Support and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Writing geotechnical reports

Collaboration with specialists

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

Degree in geology or geotechnical engineering

Job description

Job Title: Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Reading

Salary: £32,000 - £40,000

An excellent opportunity has become available in the Southeast for a Geotechnical Engineer. If you're looking to join a well-established multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy, we would be delighted to hear from you.

In this role, you'll contribute to a wide range of exciting projects spanning sectors such as nuclear and major infrastructure. You'll collaborate closely with skilled environmental specialists, sustainability consultants and experienced civil and structural engineers.

If you're eager to join a knowledgeable team of ground investigation professionals, we encourage you to apply for the Geotechnical Engineer position.

As a Geotechnical Engineer, you will be involved in both site and office-based work across a variety of projects.

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing internal training
• Bonus scheme
• Strong pension package
• Hybrid working options

Key Responsibilities

• Designing ground investigations
• Producing slope stability assessments
• Writing Phase 1 and Phase 2 reports
• Preparing validation and risk assessment reports
• Geotechnical design reports
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers, while also developing your own skills by working alongside senior and principal engineers

Requirements

• Degree in geology or geotechnical engineering
• Experience writing geotechnical reports
• Located within a commutable distance of the Reading office
• Full UK driving licence