Description
An exciting career opportunity has arisen for a Civil Engineer to join a fast-growing engineering consultancy based in York. This is a great chance to contribute to geotechnical design projects in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment, with ongoing support from an established head office.
The successful Civil Engineer will play a key role in team management, project delivery, and technical excellence. You’ll join an organization that values employee ownership, where all team members benefit from the company’s success through annual profit-related bonuses and a collaborative, empowered workplace culture.
As Civil Engineer, your responsibilities will include:
- Working on the geotechnical team and managing project workloads
- Identifying geotechnical risks and proposing effective mitigation strategies
- Delivering concept and detailed design work including foundation design, slope stability and retaining walls.
- Producing high-quality technical reports including Ground Investigation and Geotechnical Design Reports
- Mentoring junior staff
- Supporting colleagues across other offices as part of a wider geotechnical team
To succeed in this Civil Engineer role, you should have:
- Design experience within civil or geotechnical engineering consultancy
- Have or be working towards chartered status with the Institution of Civil Engineers (or equivalent)
- Familiarity with geotechnical design software, AutoCAD, and MS Office
- Experience in rail projects (preferred but not essential)
- Relevant experience in areas such as slope stability, foundation design, earthworks, soil nails, retaining structures, and pile design
- Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering
- Clean UK driving license
- Live in or near to York
Benefits of the Civil Engineering role:
- Competitive salary (£27,000 to £35,000)
- Annual bonus
- Generous holiday allowance
- Continuous professional development and training opportunities
- Annual professional membership fees paid
- Company pension scheme
If you are interested in this or other roles in Hydrogeology/Geo-Environmental Engineering/Consulting roles please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on beth.young@penguinrecruitment.co.uk or call 01792 957381. We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.
Company
Penguin Recruitment
Penguin offers a professional recruitment service delivered with a friendly, positive personality. We are experienced at sourcing candidates at all levels of seniority throughout our specialist markets.
Penguin Recruitment Consultants are selected for their advanced communication skills paired with a genuine energy and can-do attitude to ensure candidates and clients alike receive a thorough, enthusiastic and quality recruitment experience.
Penguin Recruitment Ltd operates as both an Employment Business and an Employment Agency meaning we are able to provide both temporary and permanent staff. Penguin Recruitment is a member of REC (The Recruitment and Employment Confederation).
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