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Job Title: Senior Engineering Geologist Location: LondonSalary: £40,000 - £50,000 This is an exciting opportunity for a senior engineering geologist in London to take a step forward in your career and work for an a rapidly expanding engineering consultancy who have an excellent reputation in the geotechnical industry. We are looking for a senior engineering geologist based in or near London who has the hunger to grow a team of talented geologist to work on exciting projects, including commercial, residential, healthcare and local authorities.The perfect candidate will have a mix of project management and team mentoring experience, as well as writing and reviewing interpretive reports. The office is brand new and based in a fantastic location within Central London and you will have the chance to put your stamp on things within the business. The senior engineering geologist duties will include geotechnical and geo-environmental engineer site work, with interpretive report writing and reviewing and will suit a geo-environmental with a geotechnical background who is looking to further develop your technical and engineering geologist project management skills. Senior Engineering Geologist package:* Competitive salary £40,000 - £50,000* Hybrid working* Generous pension scheme* Fantastic working conditions * Chartership support* Flexible benefits* Full training* Exciting projects* Central London office To be considered for this senior engineering geologist position, you need to have a background of geotechnical or/and geo-environmental engineering, be based in London and be strong with writing reports, with some reviewing experience. If this opportunity interests you, please get in touch! Interested in this or other geo roles? Please do not hesitate to contact Joel Bullen on . We have many more vacancies available on our website. This is a permanent role.Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.

Job Title: Engineering Geologist Location: TottenhamSalary: £32,000 - £40,000 We are looking for an engineering geologist with experience to join an award winning ground investigation specialist consultancy, with an excellent reputation for staff training and development. This engineering geologist position offers a pathway to progression and chartership, where you can work in excellent conditions within the highly experienced London ground engineering team. The duties will include geotechnical and geo-environmental site visits, project management, team mentoring, report writing and client facing. This will suit an engineering geologist who is looking for the next career step forward, to develop your geotechnical project management skills. Engineering Geologist package:* Competitive salary £32,000 - £40,000* Generous pension scheme* Site bonuses* Company Vehicle* Fantastic working conditions * Flexible benefits* Full training* Exciting projects To be considered for this engineering geologist position, you need to have a background of geotechnical or/and geo-environmental engineering, be based in or near London and be ambitious. If you are an engineering geologist who fits the criteria, apply now! Interested in this or other geo roles? Please do not hesitate to contact Joel Bullen on . We have many more vacancies available on our website. This is a permanent role.Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.

Project GeologistLondon £32,000 - £40,000 We are currently working with a well-established and growing ground investigation contractor in London who are looking to bring on an experienced Project Geologist to support a strong pipeline of infrastructure, residential, and commercial projects across the South East. This is an excellent opportunity for a geologist with around 3 years' experience in ground investigation who is ready to step up into a more project-led role, with increased responsibility and clear progression. The Role You will be responsible for managing ground investigation projects from planning through to delivery, working closely with clients, site teams, and senior engineers. Key responsibilities include: • Managing and coordinating site investigations (trial pits, boreholes, site supervision), • Logging soil and rock to BS5930 standards, • Overseeing subcontractors including drilling crews and laboratories, • Preparing factual and interpretative reports, • Conducting risk assessments and ensuring health & safety compliance on site, • Liaising directly with clients and providing technical updates, • Assisting in project planning, budgeting, and delivery to deadlines Requirements • Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, or a related field, • ~3 years' experience within ground investigation, • Strong knowledge of site investigation techniques and logging, • Experience producing or contributing to GI reports, • Full UK driving licence, • Strong communication and organisational skills Desirable • Working towards Chartered status (GeolSoc or ICE), • Experience mentoring junior staff, • Knowledge of contaminated land or geotechnical interpretation What's on Offer • Competitive salary with regular reviews, • Company vehicle or car allowance, • Clear progression pathway to Senior level, • Support towards Chartership, • Exposure to major London-based projects, • Flexible working where possible

Site Engineer / Geologist Salary - £32,000 / year + van and fuel car Permanent Role Ground Investigation Contractor Manchester - Fully site-based A Site Engineer is required to join a Ground Investigation contractor on a permanent basis in Manchester. You will be responsible for supervising and managing teams on small to medium sized geotechnical ground investigation projects on site, ensuring compliance in a technical, commercial, and HSEQ sense. You will also be responsible for logging rock and soil samples (such as boreholes and trial pits) and carrying out field testing and surveying, among other requirements. The successful candidate must be qualified to degree level in a related field (such as Geology or Geotechnical Engineering etc) and a minimum of 18 months experience conducting ground investigations. You must also hold strong communication and organisational skills, be proficient with MS office and have a full UK driving license, as the role will require travel to various sites. The client is a large, national and firmly established ground investigation contractor currently going through a period of expansion due to project wins. Benefits of working for this company include a van and fuel card, annual leave from 24-days increasing every year until 29 days + 8 bank holidays, equipment including a mobile phone and laptop, a mentoring programme to promote personal and career development, 6% pension contributions, £15/night disruption allowance when working away and £20/day subsistence allowance when working away. --- Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website. TPBN1_UKTJ

Join one of the UK's leading independent engineering consultancies, known for delivering high-quality, sustainable solutions across civil, structural, environmental, geotechnical and transport disciplines. You'll become part of a collaborative, people-focused team where your professional growth and technical curiosity are genuinely supported. Due to a increase in workload, the geotechnical and environmental team are seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist, you will play a pivotal role: managing projects, mentoring junior professionals, and contributing to business development. This is a key, permanent leadership position. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a growing multidisciplinary geotechnical and environmental team (engineering geologists, geo-environmental and geotechnical engineers). Act as a project manager: define project scope, lead technical teams, and deliver to time, quality, and budget. Provide strong technical leadership, applying high-level geotechnical, geological, and environmental engineering expertise. Support business development efforts build and maintain client relationships, identify new opportunities, and contribute to winning new work. Deliver across a broad range of sectors: infrastructure, industrial, residential, commercial, and leisure developments. Ensure solutions are technically robust, cost-effective, and aligned with client needs. Technical Competencies & Expectations You will need to demonstrate: Experience scoping and reviewing ground risk: preliminary risk assessments, intrusive ground investigations, sampling, and lab testing. A working knowledge of contaminated-land legislation and planning processes, supported by geo-environmental specialists. Strong interpretative report writing: ground-modelling, soil/rock characterisation, geotechnical behaviour. Capability to prepare, review, and authorize comprehensive ground investigation and geotechnical design reports. Expertise in detailed design for: Slope stability Foundations (shallow and deep) Earthworks and reinforced earthworks Retaining structures Soil and rock engineering Ground improvement techniques Ground movement, settlement, subsidence Natural cavities or mineral workings Temporary works (e.g., crane platforms, working platforms) Leadership & Development Mentor and develop junior geotechnical and environmental staff. Provide technical governance, ensuring best practice and consistency across reports and designs. Support and drive continuous improvement within the team. Business & Client Engagement Build and nurture a client base by providing high-quality, technically sound, and efficient geotechnical solutions. Contribute to fee proposals, pitches, and bids. Work with the wider business to align geotechnical strategy with broader business goals. Candidate Profile Ideally Chartered Geotechnical Engineer, Chartered Engineer, or similarly qualified geologist/engineering geologist. Experience and people management experience. Feel confident across the full geotechnical project lifecycle: risk assessment, design, reporting, and site work. Are committed to mentoring and developing less experienced team members. Are commercially aware and have some experience in business development / client relationship building. What's In It For You A permanent role in a growing, technically respected multi-disciplinary consultancy. Opportunity to lead and shape geotechnical work in your region. Meaningful mentorship responsibilities and a chance to grow a team. Exposure to varied and challenging projects across sectors. Competitive compensation and benefits (depending on office policy). Benefits Generous Salary 25 days holidays + Bank holidays (long term service holidays) Contributed Pension Scheme Flexible & Hybrid working Medical & Health Cover Bonus Scheme (Loyalty) Cycle to work scheme TPBN1_UKTJ

Igne are seeking to appoint Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Senior Engineering Geologist to join their successful and expanding Ground Investigation Division (GI Scotland) based from Hamilton, Glasgow. You will be responsible for managing large complex ground investigation projects and have the expertise to write first class interpretative reports. It will be expected that you bring a significant amount of experience and be chartered or actively working towards it. If you want to join an innovative, fast paced and dedicated company who are making a difference, we would love to hear from you. Key responsibilities Site investigation contract supervision / management (of drilling rigs and personnel) and liaising with clients Soil and rock logging to current guidelines Trial pitting works In-situ testing Environmental groundwater / gas monitoring and sampling Timely submission of site information, such as: drilling records, weekly timesheets etc Health and safety responsibilities in connection with preparing site-specific working practice documentation, site inductions and ensuring site operative welfare and safety. The following are requirements for this position Bachelor or Masters degree in a related subject (Geotechnical Engineering, Geology/Hydrogeology and Environmental Science or related discipline) Previous experience in contract management of ground investigation projects Excellent written and oral communication skills and reporting abilities Ability to work as part of a team Full driving licence (travel is required) Salary & Benefits c£45,000 depending on experience and generous benefits 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) Option to buy and sell annual leave Life assurance Pension scheme Enhanced maternity and paternity pay In return, we can offer you an exciting career in a rapidly growing entrepreneurial company. We are Igne Group Limited, a synergetic amalgamation of six companies, renowned within our respective fields, with over 350 years of combined experience. A one-stop-shop for pre- and post-construction services.Ignes six service categories are: ground investigation, testing, unexploded ordnance, drilling specialists, geothermal, and geo-environmental. We are a Real Living Wage Employer, a Disability Confident Employer and signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant; we recruit talented individuals who care about making a positive difference. We want colleagues to bring their whole selves to work and to be able to be themselves, so equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are core to our company culture and integral to the success of our business. We believe in the development of our talent, which is why at Igne, you will have many opportunities for training and development within your role. Please note Igne is not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. TPBN1_UKTJ

Senior Site Engineer (Geologist)Salary - £33,000 - £38,000 / year + van and fuel carPermanent RoleGround Investigation ContractorManchester - Fully site-basedA Site Engineer is required to join a Ground Investigation contractor on a permanent basis in Manchester.

Join a respected geotechnical and environmental consultancy with decades of experience supporting major infrastructure, construction, and development projects. As part of their specialist team, youll contribute to ground investigations, geo-environmental assessments, and the delivery of high-quality technical data that empowers clients to make informed, sustainable decisions. Working here means collaborating with skilled professionals, using modern equipment and methodologies, and playing a role in projects that shape communities. The culture is supportive, safety-focused, and committed to continual professional developmentoffering clear opportunities to expand your expertise and advance your career. Due to continued growth, our client is seeking a Senior Geo-environmental Engineer to join their expanding team. Backed by nearly five decades of expertise in ground investigation, testing, and consultancy, they offer an exceptional environment for both technical advancement and professional development. Based in a thriving London office, you will work on a wide range of site investigation projects across London, the South of England, and beyondsupporting high-profile developments and contributing to impactful, sustainable solutions. Youll join an established geotechnical engineering division and contribute to innovative solutions across a wide range of sectors, including commercial and residential development, healthcare, education, energy, infrastructure, highways, flood alleviation, and community projects. What You Can Expect • Collaborate with a talented team of engineers and geologists, • Contribute to the growth and success of a progressive, forward-thinking company, • Enjoy a competitive remuneration package with clear opportunities for career progression Preferred Requirements, • Expertise in geo-environmental and contaminated land assessments, • Strong capability in planning, operating, managing, and interpreting geotechnical and geo-environmental investigations, • Ability to supervise and mentor less experienced engineers, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Strong organisational abilities and a proactive approach to learning Preferred Qualifications, • Degree in a relevant discipline (masters degree preferred), • Chartered Geologist status or working towards chartership, • Minimum of 5 years demonstrable experience in geotechnical and geo-environmental site investigation Benefits, • Generous salary, • 25 days holiday + bank holidays, • Contributory pension scheme, • Medical and health cover, • Project allowances, • Pool car/company vehicle, • Cycle-to-work scheme, • Flexible and dynamic working patterns, • Professional courses and paid subscriptions, • Excellent training programme, • Profit-sharing scheme JBRP1_UKTJ

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A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Engineering Geologist for a role in St Albans.

This will suit an engineering geologist who is looking for the next career step forward, to develop your technical and engineering geologist project management skills. This engineering geologist position offers excellent career progression and support towards chartership, where you can work on excit

A well-established ground investigation contractor in London seeks a Project Geologist to manage site investigations and oversee projects. This role is for a geologist with approximately 3 years of experience in ground investigations.

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Senior Geotechnical Engineer Location: London Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 Are you looking to join a well-established ground investigation and geotechnical consultancy? We are looking for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to support the delivery and management of a range of site investigation projects. This is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to step into a role with project leadership, client interaction, and technical oversight, while also mentoring junior team members and contributing to the growth of the business. The Role As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will play a key role in managing and delivering ground investigation and geotechnical projects from tender through to completion. You will be responsible for maintaining high technical standards, ensuring health and safety compliance, and supporting the development of junior staff. Key Responsibilities Project Delivery Lead and manage geotechnical and ground investigation projects Carry out and oversee site work when required Ensure projects meet health & safety, technical, operational and commercial objectives Plan and manage project resources effectively Identify and manage project changes and variations Ensure deadlines and project milestones are metTechnical Prepare and review technical reports Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and site staff Maintain high technical standards across projectsClient & Commercial Maintain and develop relationships with new and existing clients Attend client meetings and presentations Prepare fee proposals and assist with business development opportunitiesTeam Development Mentor and support junior staff Contribute to staff training and professional developmentRequirements BSc in Geology, Civil Engineering or related discipline MSc in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology or similar (preferred)The Opportunity This role offers the chance to join a growing consultancy where you will have the opportunity to lead projects, develop client relationships, and progress your career into more senior leadership roles. If you are a Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist looking to step up into a senior role, this could be an excellent next move

As a Senior Engineering Geologist, your responsibilities will include factual and interpretative reporting, design input, risk assessment, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams. We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Geologist to join a growing, technically focused consultancy deli

An expanding, well established geotechnical and geo‑environmental consultancy based in London (with multiple offices across the UK) is seeking a driven and experienced Engineering Geologist to join their expanding team.

Project Geologist London £32,000 - £40,000 We are currently working with a well-established and growing ground investigation contractor in London who are looking to bring on an experienced Project Geologist to support a strong pipeline of infrastructure, residential, and commercial projects across the South East. This is an excellent opportunity for a geologist with around 3 years' experience in ground investigation who is ready to step up into a more project-led role, with increased responsibility and clear progression. The Role You will be responsible for managing ground investigation projects from planning through to delivery, working closely with clients, site teams, and senior engineers. Key responsibilities include: • Managing and coordinating site investigations (trial pits, boreholes, site supervision) * Logging soil and rock to BS5930 standards * Overseeing subcontractors including drilling crews and laboratories * Preparing factual and interpretative reports * Conducting risk assessments and ensuring health & safety compliance on site * Liaising directly with clients and providing technical updates * Assisting in project planning, budgeting, and delivery to deadlines Requirements • Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, or a related field * ~3 years' experience within ground investigation * Strong knowledge of site investigation techniques and logging * Experience producing or contributing to GI reports * Full UK driving licence * Strong communication and organisational skills Desirable • Working towards Chartered status (GeolSoc or ICE) * Experience mentoring junior staff * Knowledge of contaminated land or geotechnical interpretation What's on Offer • Competitive salary with regular reviews * Company vehicle or car allowance * Clear progression pathway to Senior level * Support towards Chartership * Exposure to major London-based projects * Flexible working where possible

I’m currently supporting a key client who is looking for an experienced Logging Engineer (Geotechnical) to join their team on an Inside IR35 contract, working on major infrastructure and coastal projects across the South Coast.Strong experience in geotechnical logging (soil & rock).Chalk geology e

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Geologist to join a growing consultancy in London.

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Engineering Geologist to join a reputable consultancy in Tottenham, London.

A leading Earth Observation company is seeking a Senior Remote Sensing Geologist to support mining clients with technical expertise and training.

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Mentor and support junior geologists and graduates, contributing to their technical development.

A leading engineering consulting firm in Greater London is seeking a motivated Graduate Engineering Geologist.

A ground investigation contractor seeks a Senior Site Engineer to lead geotechnical projects in the North East of England.In this permanent position, you will manage teams, ensure compliance with HSEQ standards, and perform field testing.The ideal candidate should have a degree in Geology or Geotech

An exciting opportunity awaits a Graduate Geologist eager to join a talented team in the Bridgewater area. With comprehensive training from senior engineers, you will gain valuable industry insights and have the potential to advance into an Engineering Geologist position within a reputable geotechni

Graduate Engineering Geologist. Liaise with senior geologists, engineers, contractors, and laboratories.

We’re currently partnering with a leading UK provider of testing, inspection, and certification services to recruit an Engineering Geologist for their expanding Infrastructure Division. This is a permanent opportunity for a driven senior Geologist looking to develop their career with an organisati

A geology and remote sensing firm in the UK seeks a Senior Remote Sensing Geologist to support clients in mineral exploration using advanced remote sensing techniques.

Tetra Tech is adding a Senior Geologist to join our subsurface consulting team (Technical Advisory team).

Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering GeologistIf you want to join an innovative, fast paced and dedicated company who are making a difference, we would love to hear from you. LocationCounty DurhamTitleSenior Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering GeologistRoleFull TimeSalary**£compet

Senior Site Engineer (Geologist).

A growing multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior Engineering Geologist in London to lead ground investigation projects.

Close collaboration with experienced hydrogeologists on technically challenging projects. We are seeking an experienced geologist consultant for a permanent role based in a consultancy who work across the minerals, waste and environmental sectors.

A leading engineering firm in North East England is seeking a Graduate Engineering Geologist.

We are seeking a recent geology graduate to join our contaminated land team as a Graduate Geologist.

At SLR Consulting,Mining / Resource Geologist to join our rapidly expanding Mining Advisory team. The role** As a Mining / Resource Geologist, you will contribute to a mix of due diligence, feasibility, and operational mining projects, combining technical delivery with project management and client-