Location
Preston
Industry sector
Environment
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
12/05/2026
Closing date
02/06/2026
Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Manchester
Ref: 197390
Salary: £36,000 - £45,000
A highly respected North West engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their growing team near Preston.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to work within a well-established, multi-disciplinary business delivering high-quality engineering solutions across a wide range of developments.
What's on Offer
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Competitive salary (£36,000 - £42,000) and benefits package
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Clear progression opportunities within a growing consultancy
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Varied and technically interesting project portfolio
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Supportive, collaborative working environment
* Netwroking and career progression opportunities
About the Company
This is an opportunity to join a long-standing UK consultancy, established over 40 years ago, providing civil, structural, and geotechnical engineering services across residential and commercial projects. They offer a flexible, client-focused approach and deliver everything from early-stage desk studies to full design solutions, including foundation design, ground investigations, and environmental assessments.
The Role - Senior Geotechnical Engineer
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Lead geotechnical and geo-environmental projects from inception to completion
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Plan and oversee ground investigations, including intrusive works and reporting
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Provide design recommendations for foundations and ground conditions
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Mentor junior engineers and support technical development
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Liaise with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects efficiently
This Senior Geotechnical Engineer role offers exposure to diverse developments in the Preston area and beyond.
Requirements
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Proven experience in a Geotechnical Engineer position or similar
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Strong knowledge of ground investigation, reporting, and foundation design
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Degree in geology, geosciencd or geotechnical engineering
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Full UK driving licence
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Full right to work in the UK
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Must live in or near to the Preston office
If you are a Senior Geotechnical Engineer looking for your next challenge in the North West, apply today to learn more
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.