Location
Oxford
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
10/08/2026
Closing date
31/08/2026
Geotechnical Engineer
Reference: BY243249
Location: Oxford
Salary: £30,000 - £37,000.
This environmental engineering consultancy, based near Oxford, are seeking an experienced geotechnical engineer looking for a new position in the ground investigation field. This is a great opportunity to work on a large variety of geo-environmental and geotechnical projects and will provide the resources and support to contribute to skills and develop your career.
The Geotechnical Engineer selected will have a range of responsibilities. You'll be overseeing site investigations, completing factual and interpretive report writing, completing desktop studies, groundwater and gas monitoring, soil and rock logging, communicating with clients and mentoring junior team members.
The Geotechnical Engineer position offers:
* A competitive salary of £30,000 - £37,000, depending on experience.
* Varied projects and varied responsibilities day-to-day.
* Client facing for networking opportunities.
* Fantastic Continued Professional Development opportunities.
* Company pension scheme and company benefits.
To be considered for this Engineering Geologist position you should have a degree in a subject relevant to the position, for example geology, earth sciences, environmental engineering or geoscience. Experience in the geotechnical industry as an engineer or consultant is essential, as well as a Full UK Driving Licence, as travel to sited will be frequent. You must also have a full right to work in the UK and live commutable to Oxford. You should have good communication skills, an ability to work within a team and be/working towards chartership.
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.