Job Description
Senior Engineering Geologist Location: Basingstoke Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Senior Engineering Geologist to join a well-established, multidisciplinary consultancy based in Basingstoke. This role offers the chance to work on a wide range of technically challenging projects across the residential, infrastructure, and commercial sectors, with a strong focus on ground investigation, interpretation, and geotechnical design.
You will play a key role in delivering high-quality ground engineering solutions, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to project management and client development.
Key Responsibilities:
* Planning, supervising, and managing ground investigations
* Detailed logging of soil and rock in accordance with current standards
* Geotechnical and geoenvironmental interpretation of site data
* Preparation of factual and interpretative reports
* Foundation design recommendations and earthworks assessments
* Slope stability and retaining structure input
* Managing project budgets, programmes, and client relationships
* Mentoring and supporting junior team members
Requirements:
* Degree in Engineering Geology, Geology, or a related discipline
* Minimum 5-8 years' relevant consultancy experience
* Strong technical background in ground investigation and reporting
* Experience with geotechnical design and analysis
* Working towards or already achieved Chartered status (e.g. CGeol or ICE)
* Full UK driving licence
Benefits:
* Competitive salary and bonus scheme
* Company pension and flexible benefits package
* Ongoing professional development and support towards Chartership
* Clear progression pathway into Principal/Associate level
Please reach out to Ruby Evans at Penguin Recruitment if you are interested in applying for the Senior Engineering Geologist.