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: Full UK driving licence needed for site visits.
- Why this job: Contribute to diverse projects across residential, commercial, and infrastructure sectors.
- Qualifications: Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related field and previous consultancy experience 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.
Geotechnical Engineer in Cambridge) employer: Penguin Recruitment
This Cambridge-based consultancy offers a dynamic environment with excellent career development opportunities. Employees benefit from professional training, a company pension scheme, and payment of travel expenses for site visits. The team is dedicated to delivering high-quality geotechnical engineering solutions across the UK.
