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Geotechnical Site Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Manchester Full-time GBP 28,000 – 34,000
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Geotechnical Site Engineer

Reference: BY214214

Location: Manchester

Salary: £28,000 - £34,000

Are you a geotechnical engineer, geo-environmental engineer or engineering geologist seeking your next position in Manchester? This expanding engineering contractor is seeking an experienced and ambitious engineer to join their team on a variety of exciting ground investigation projects. The opportunity provides excellent career progression and training opportunities, allowing you to take a new step in your career.

You'll be working amongst a specialist ground investigation team, carrying out site walkovers, Phase 1 desk studies, soil and rock sampling, factual report writing, borehole logging and training junior team members.

The Geotechnical Engineer successful in this process will be offered:

  • A competitive salary (£28,000 - £34,000, depending on experience).

  • Enhanced company pension scheme.

  • A range of benefits including private health insurance.

  • Company vehicle provided with paid travel and expenses.

  • Excellent team of specialists to work with on a vast range of projects.

  • Focused training provided for career progression.

To be considered for the Geotechnical Engineer position you must therefore have:
  • Experience as a geotechnical/geo-environmental engineer or engineering geologist.

  • A degree in applied geology, civil engineering, geoscience, environmental engineering, environmental science or a similar relevant subject.

  • Live in or commutable to Manchester.

  • Have a full right to work in the UK.

  • Hold a full UK Driving Licence.

If you are interested in this or other Engineering/Remediation roles please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on . We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.

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