In brief
This permanent geotechnical engineer role involves managing ground investigation projects from initial desktop studies through to final reporting. The work requires a mix of site-based investigation and office-based analysis to support the delivery of technical assessments for a variety of engineering and environmental projects.
Best for
Geotechnical or geo-environmental engineers with industry experience
Non-negotiable
Full UK driving licence
What you need
Required
Geology degree
Clearly required in the listing
Ground investigation experience
Clearly required in the listing
UK driving licence
Clearly required in the listing
Preferred
MSc qualification
Clearly required in the listing
Your day-to-day
Conduct site walkovers
Clearly stated in the job description.
Supervise ground investigations
Clearly stated in the job description.
Log soil and rock
Clearly stated in the job description.
Prepare technical reports
Clearly stated in the job description.
Develop phase plans
Clearly stated in the job description.
What's on offer
Full job description (from employer)⌄
Reference: BY(phone number removed) Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 Location: Reading This is a great opportunity for a geotechnical/geo-environmental consultant to join a team of ground investigation specialists with nearly 40 years in the industry. Having worked on over 10,000 investigations, offering a multitude of projects to develop knowledge on and a fantastic training programme to develop your career, this is a fantastic next step in the industry. The Geotechnical Engineer selected will be assisting with site walkovers, carrying out desktop studies, supervising ground investigations, soil and rock logging, writing factual and interpretive reports and preparing phase plans, all whilst contributing to continued professional development. The Geotechnical Engineer position offers: A competitive salary (£27,000-£35,000). Enhanced company pension and exciting company benefits. Specialist training. Opportunity to take on responsibility and run your own projects. Continued Professional Development encouraged. Extensive room for career progression and expansion.This Geotechnical Engineer position therefore requires applicants to have: A degree in geology, geoscience, geotechnical or environmental engineering, environmental science or a relevant subject (MSc preferable). Experience in the ground investigation industry as a geotechnical or geo-environmental engineer. Be keen to learn and develop geo-environmental/geotechnical skills and have an ability show enthusiasm for working outdoors in a hands on role. A full UK driving licence. Live commutable to Reading. Have a full right to work in the UK.If you are interested in this or other Engineering/Remediation roles please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on (url removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to (url removed). This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position
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