Geotechnical Engineer

Maidstone, England, United Kingdom

• Category: Geotechnical Engineering

Description

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Salary: £30,000 – £38,000 (depending on experience)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Geotechnical Engineer with a few years of industry experience to join a well-established and growing consultancy in Maidstone, Kent. This role is ideal for someone looking to take the next step from an entry-level position into a more autonomous, technically involved role, working across a diverse portfolio of geotechnical and geo-environmental projects.

You will be joining a collaborative team of specialist consultants, gaining exposure to a wide range of ground investigation, geotechnical design, and environmental projects, with clear opportunities for career progression and professional development.

The Geotechnical Engineer selected will be offered:

• Competitive salary (£30,000 – £38,000), depending on experience

• Annual salary reviews and clear progression pathway

• Enhanced company pension scheme

• Exposure to a wide variety of technically challenging projects

• Continued Professional Development (CPD)

• Ongoing technical training and mentoring

Key responsibilities of the Geotechnical role will include:

• Planning, supervising, and managing ground investigation projects

• Logging soil and rock in accordance with current standards

• Interpreting ground investigation data and preparing factual and interpretive reports

• Undertaking geotechnical assessments and producing design recommendations (e.g. foundations, earthworks)

• Carrying out and reviewing contaminated land risk assessments

To be considered for this Geotechnical Engineer role you should have:

• A degree in Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Geoscience, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline

• Relevant industry experience

• Strong report writing and data interpretation skills

• Live in or near to Maidstone

• A full, clean UK driving licence

• Eligibility to work in the UK

If you are interested in this or other opportunities within Geo-Environmental or Geotechnical Engineering, please contact Beth Young at beth.young@penguinrecruitment.co.uk. We have many more vacancies available on our website: www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.

Company

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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).