Location
London
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
19/06/2026
Closing date
10/07/2026
Geotechnical Engineer
Location: London
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (Dependent on Experience)
About the Role
A respected multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join its growing London 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.
Interested in this or other roles in Geology, please do not hesitate to contact Caitlin Richards
This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position