At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct ground investigations and prepare geotechnical reports for various projects.
- Company: Join a respected multidisciplinary consultancy in Cambridge with a growing team.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and flexible working arrangements.
- Other info: The position involves both fieldwork and office-based activities.
- Why this job: This role offers excellent career development opportunities in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related field and experience in geotechnical consultancy required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 35000 £ per year.
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.
This is a permanent role.
Geotechnical Engineer in Cambridge employer: Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Located in Cambridge, this consultancy offers a competitive salary and a company pension scheme. The team is focused on delivering high-quality geotechnical engineering solutions across diverse sectors, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
