Geotechnical Engineer
hace 23 días
Cambridge
Geotechnical EngineerLocation: CambridgeSalary: £30,000 - £35,000 (Dependent on Experience) About the Role A respected multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join its growing Cambridge team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a wide range of ground investigation and geotechnical engineering projects across residential, commercial, infrastructure, and development sectors. The successful candidate will play an important role in both fieldwork and office-based activities, supporting projects from site investigation and data collection through to technical analysis, reporting, and project delivery. The position offers excellent career development opportunities within a dynamic and technically driven environment. Benefits • Competitive salary and benefits package., • Generous annual leave entitlement., • Company pension scheme., • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements., • Professional training and career development support., • Payment of travel expenses for site visits., • Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of projects across the UK.Key Responsibilities, • Undertake and supervise ground investigations on a variety of development and infrastructure projects., • Coordinate site activities and ensure investigations are completed to the required technical standards., • Log soil and rock samples in accordance with current industry guidance and standards., • Prepare factual and interpretative geotechnical reports., • Assist with foundation assessments, slope stability evaluations, and geotechnical risk assessments., • Support Phase I and Phase II site investigations where required., • Manage subcontractors, drilling contractors, and site operations., • Monitor project progress to ensure delivery within agreed timescales and budgets., • Maintain accurate technical records and project documentation., • Liaise effectively with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders., • Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality management procedures.Requirements, • Previous experience working within a geotechnical, engineering geology, or geo-environmental consultancy environment., • Good understanding of ground investigation techniques and geotechnical assessment methodologies., • Degree qualified in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geology, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline., • Knowledge of current geotechnical standards, regulations, and industry best practice., • Strong report writing and technical communication skills., • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities., • Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to project delivery., • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required. If you're looking to progress your career in geotechnical engineering, we'd be keen to hear from you-apply now. 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