Senior Geotechnical Engineer — Lead Projects & Mentoring (Nottingham)

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Nottingham is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing team. You will lead geotechnical projects, support client briefs and work across disciplines to deliver quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes mentoring junior engineers, building strong client relationships, and helping to shape the future of the team through proactive project leadership. You will engage with clients from inception to completion, manage budgets, schedules, and risk, and contribute

Qualifications

• Experience in geotechnical engineering, ideally at a senior level.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage projects and work with a range of people.
• Willingness to mentor junior team members and develop others.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver geotechnical projects.
• Collaborate with clients and colleagues to meet project requirements.
• Provide technical advice throughout the project lifecycle.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Build relationships with clients and project partners.
• Identify new opportunities and support team growth.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Client relations

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Civil/Geotechnical Engineering degree

Chartered status (beneficial)

Job description

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Nottingham is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing team. You will lead geotechnical projects, support client briefs and work across disciplines to deliver quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes mentoring junior engineers, building strong client relationships, and helping to shape the future of the team through proactive project leadership. You will engage with clients from inception to completion, manage budgets, schedules, and risk, and contribute