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Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Job reference

202045_1773246775

Company Name

Penguin Recruitment

Salary

£40000 - £50000 per annum

Location

Nottingham

Industry sector

Engineering

Job type

Permanent | Full Time

Job start date

ASAP

Posted date

11/03/2026

Closing date

01/04/2026

Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Nottingham

Location: Nottingham

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + benefits (depending on experience)

A great opportunity has opened for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join a respected ground investigation and geotechnical consultancy in Nottingham. This role would suit an engineer with around 5 years of industry experience who is looking to take on more responsibility within project delivery and technical reporting.

You will be joining an experienced team working across a range of infrastructure, residential and commercial developments, contributing to both the planning and delivery of ground investigation and geotechnical projects.

The Role

As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will support the delivery of projects from planning stage through to completion, working closely with clients, contractors and internal teams.

Your responsibilities will include:

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Planning and coordinating ground investigation programmes

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Overseeing site works including boreholes, trial pits and in-situ testing

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Reviewing and interpreting ground investigation data

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Producing geotechnical reports and foundation recommendations

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Supporting and mentoring junior engineers and geologists

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Communicating with clients, contractors and project teams

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Assisting with project management and delivery

Requirements

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Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geology or a related discipline

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Around 5 years of experience within ground investigation or geotechnical consultancy

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Experience with site investigations, data interpretation and reporting

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Knowledge of UK geotechnical standards and practices

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Full UK driving licence

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Strong communication and organisational skills

Benefits

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Competitive salary package

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Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting projects

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Support with professional development and chartership

This is a strong opportunity for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer looking to progress within a growing consultancy and take on a more involved role in project delivery.

If you would like to find out more, please apply or get in touch