Location
Manchester
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
14/06/2026
Closing date
05/07/2026
Geotechnical Engineer
Reference: BY230605
Location: Manchester
Salary: £30,000 - £38,000
Are you a geotechnical engineer, geo-environmental engineer or engineering geologist seeking your next position in a well established consultancy? A specialist consultancy based in the North West of England are seeking an experienced and ambitious engineer to join their team on a variety of exiting ground investigation projects. The opportunity provides excellent career progression opportunities, allowing you to take a new step in your career.
You'll be working amongst a specialist ground investigation team, carrying out site walkovers, Phase 1 desk studies, soil and rock logging, factual and interpretive report writing, borehole logging and training junior team members.
The Geotechnical Engineer successful in this process will be offered:
* A competitive salary (£30,000 - £35,000, depending on experience).
* Enhanced company pension scheme.
* A range of benefits including private health insurance.
* Company vehicle provided with paid travel and expenses.
* Excellent team of specialists to work with on a vast range of projects.
* Opportunities for career progression.
* Flexible hours.
* Focused training provided where necessary.
To be considered for the geotechnical engineer position you must therefore have:
* Experience as a geotechnical or geo-environmental engineer.
* A degree in applied geology, geoscience, civil engineering, environmental science, geoscience or a similar relevant subject.
* Live in or commutable to Manchester.
* Have a full right to work in the UK.
* Hold a full UK Driving Licence.
We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.