Senior Geotechnical Engineer
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Salary: £42,000 - £50,000
We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established, privately owned multidisciplinary engineering consultancy for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join its team in Edinburgh.
With a strong UK presence and expertise spanning civil, structural, geotechnical, environmental, transportation and water engineering, the company delivers innovative, sustainable and cost-effective solutions across a diverse project portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join a collaborative team with strong opportunities for professional development and career progression.
The Role
As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you'll work across both ground investigation and design, including planning and managing investigations, interpreting geotechnical data, developing ground models and producing technical reports. You'll also undertake geotechnical analysis and design covering foundations, earthworks, retaining structures, settlement and slope stability, while supporting junior staff and contributing to project delivery.
What's Offered
Competitive salary (£42,000 - £50,000) and flexible benefits
Generous annual leave
Contributory pension, healthcare and life insurance
Professional fees and training covered
Flexible/hybrid working
Bonus and loyalty schemes
Clear career progression opportunities
Requirements
The Senior Geotechnical Engineer will ideally have:
A degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology
Strong UK consultancy experience across investigation and design
Chartered or working towards chartership
Experience with relevant geotechnical modelling software
Excellent communication and project management skills
A full clean driving licence
Full right to work in the UK
Be living in or within commuting distance of Edinburgh
If you're an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer seeking a varied role in Edinburgh, apply today.
If you are interested in this or other Geo-Environmental Engineering/Consulting 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
REF: BY(phone number removed)
Salary: £42,000 - £50,000
We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established, privately owned multidisciplinary engineering consultancy for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join its team in Edinburgh.
With a strong UK presence and expertise spanning civil, structural, geotechnical, environmental, transportation and water engineering, the company delivers innovative, sustainable and cost-effective solutions across a diverse project portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join a collaborative team with strong opportunities for professional development and career progression.
The Role
As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you'll work across both ground investigation and design, including planning and managing investigations, interpreting geotechnical data, developing ground models and producing technical reports. You'll also undertake geotechnical analysis and design covering foundations, earthworks, retaining structures, settlement and slope stability, while supporting junior staff and contributing to project delivery.
What's Offered
Competitive salary (£42,000 - £50,000) and flexible benefits
Generous annual leave
Contributory pension, healthcare and life insurance
Professional fees and training covered
Flexible/hybrid working
Bonus and loyalty schemes
Clear career progression opportunities
Requirements
The Senior Geotechnical Engineer will ideally have:
A degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology
Strong UK consultancy experience across investigation and design
Chartered or working towards chartership
Experience with relevant geotechnical modelling software
Excellent communication and project management skills
A full clean driving licence
Full right to work in the UK
Be living in or within commuting distance of Edinburgh
If you're an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer seeking a varied role in Edinburgh, apply today.
If you are interested in this or other Geo-Environmental Engineering/Consulting 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