Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Lead Ground Investigations

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Old Warren; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension uplift

Specialist training

Own projects

CPD and progression

Career development

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Reading is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to oversee ground investigations, supervise teams, and deliver high-quality reports across projects.

The role offers a competitive salary, specialist training, and strong CPD opportunities with clear progression potential. Applicants should have a relevant degree, UK driving licence, and full right to work in the UK, and be commutable to Reading.

Qualifications

• Experience in the ground investigation industry as a geotechnical or geo-environmental engineer.
• A degree in geology, geoscience, geotechnical or environmental engineering, environmental science or a relevant subject (MSc preferable).
• A full UK driving licence.
• Live commutable to Reading.
• Have a full right to work in the UK.
• have or be working towards chartership.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing ground investigations and desktop studies.
• Supervising teams and coordinating field and office activities.
• Writing and reviewing factual and interpretive reports.
• Preparing phase plans and contributing to project planning.

Skills

Ground investigation experience

Geotechnical/geo-environmental role

Education

Geology / Geoscience / Geotechnical / Environmental engineering degree (MSc preferable)

Job description

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Reading is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to oversee ground investigations, supervise teams, and deliver high-quality reports across projects.

The role offers a competitive salary, specialist training, and strong CPD opportunities with clear progression potential. Applicants should have a relevant degree, UK driving licence, and full right to work in the UK, and be commutable to Reading.