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Senior Geotechnical Engineer New

Job reference

216986_1778584255

Company Name

Penguin Recruitment

Salary

£45000 - £50000 per annum

Location

Slough

Industry sector

Engineering

Job type

Permanent | Full Time

Job start date

ASAP

Posted date

12/05/2026

Closing date

02/06/2026

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Slough

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

A leading specialised ground engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their growing team in Slough. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to take the next step in their career within a well-established consultancy delivering major infrastructure, commercial and residential developments across the South East.

You will work on a wide range of technically challenging projects, managing site investigations, mentoring junior engineers and providing geotechnical design input from feasibility through to construction.

The Role

* Managing and supervising ground investigations across a var

* iety of sectors

* Producing factual and interpretative geotechnical reports

* Geotechnical design including foundations, retaining walls, slope stability and earthworks

* Liaising directly with clients, contractors and regulators

* Supporting and mentoring graduate and junior engineers

* Managing project budgets and ensuring delivery to programme

* Assisting with business development and client relationship management

Requirements

* Degree in Geology, Civil Engineering or a related subject

* Strong experience within a geotechnical consultancy environment

* Experience producing interpretative reports and geotechnical assessments

* Knowledge of Eurocode 7 and current UK standards

* Ability to manage projects independently

* Excellent communication and client-facing skills

* Chartered status or working towards chartership preferred

What's on Offer

* Competitive salary and benefits package

* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

* Clear pathway to Principal and Associate level

* Support towards chartership if required

* Exposure to major infrastructure and development projects

* Friendly and collaborative team environment

* Ongoing technical and professional development

This role would suit a motivated Senior Geotechnical Engineer looking for more responsibility, project ownership and long-term progression within a growing consultancy environment.