Geotechnical Engineer
Geotechnical Engineer
Location: Glasdgow (Hybrid)
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
About the Role A well-established multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join its growing Leicester-based team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a wide range of geotechnical and ground investigation projects across commercial, infrastructure, and development sectors.
The successful candidate will play a key role in both field and office-based activities, supporting projects from initial site investigation through to technical reporting and project delivery. Working within a flexible hybrid environment, this role is ideal for a motivated Geotechnical Engineer looking to further develop their technical expertise and career within a supportive consultancy setting.
Benefits • Competitive salary package.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Company pension scheme.
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
- Travel expenses covered for site visits.
- Ongoing professional development and training support.
- Employee wellbeing and support programme.
- Coordinate site operations and ensure technical standards are maintained throughout projects.
- Log soil and rock samples in accordance with industry standards.
- Prepare factual and interpretative geotechnical reports.
- Assist with geotechnical risk assessments and foundation recommendations.
- Support Phase I and Phase II site investigations where required.
- Manage subcontractors and site contractors during project delivery.
- Monitor project progress to ensure deadlines and budgets are achieved.
- Maintain accurate project records and technical documentation.
- Liaise professionally with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental procedures.
- Support junior staff and contribute to team development where appropriate.
- Understanding of ground investigation techniques and geotechnical assessment practices.
- Degree qualified in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geology, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Strong knowledge of current geotechnical and environmental regulations.
- Excellent communication and report writing skills.
- Strong organisational skills and commercial awareness.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for site work.
For more information on this or similar opportunities, please contact Caitlin Richards.
This is a permanent opportunity. Penguin Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this vacancy.
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