Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Hampshire, Illinois, United States

• Category: Geotechnical Engineering

Description

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£38,000-£40,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Engineering Geologist to join a respected ground investigation contractor and consultancy based in London. This role offers the chance to take on a senior position within an established and growing ground engineering team, delivering a wide range of complex and high-profile projects across London and throughout the UK.

About the Role

As a Senior Engineering Geologist, you will lead and manage ground investigation projects from inception to completion, while providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members. You will play a key role in ensuring successful project delivery, maintaining strong client relationships, and supporting the commercial growth of the business.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary with regular performance reviews
• Bonus scheme
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Clear career progression to Principal or Associate level
• Support for Chartership and ongoing professional development (CPD)
• Opportunity to contribute to landmark engineering projects across London

Key Responsibilities

• Managing ground investigation projects from tender stage through to final delivery
• Designing and specifying site investigation works
• Supervising site operations and maintaining high-quality standards
• Logging and interpreting soil and rock data in accordance with BS5930
• Preparing and reviewing factual and interpretative geotechnical reports
• Providing geotechnical assessments and design input
• Liaising with clients and attending project meetings
• Mentoring and supporting junior geologists and engineers
• Promoting compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Geology, Engineering Geology, or a related subject
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant industry experience
• Strong experience in ground investigation and technical reporting
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and maintain client relationships
• Excellent communication, technical, and organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Chartered status, or actively working towards Chartership (e.g. CGeol, CSci, ICE)
• Experience working on major infrastructure or urban development schemes
• Good understanding of geotechnical design principles
• Commercial awareness and business development experience

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineering geologist looking to progress their career within a dynamic and forward-thinking consultancy environment.

Interested in this or other roles in Geology, please do not hesitate to contact Caitlin Richards

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).