Job Description
Geotechnical Engineer
Location: Maidstone
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. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.