Posted 21 July, 2026
Geotechnical Engineer
Penguin Recruitment
CB1, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Geotechnical Engineer Location: Cambridge Reference: BY(phone number removed) Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 A respected, long-established multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join their expanding team. Working across civil, structural, environmental and infrastructure disciplines, the company delivers high-quality solutions for projects in the commercial, industrial, residential, education, energy and data-centre sectors. Geotechnical Engineer role's key responsibilities: Undertake ground and site investigations, including intrusive works and sampling. Complete Phase 1 desk studies, due diligence assessments and contaminated land investigations. Carry out geotechnical and geo-environmental analyses, including soil, groundwater and gas risk assessments. Produce clear, accurate factual and interpretative reports for clients and project teams. Support design and consultancy work related to foundations, remediation and site development. Collaborate with engineers across multiple disciplines to deliver integrated project solutions. What the Geotechnical Engineer will be offered: Competative salary (£30,000 - £35,000) Fantastic benefits and enhanced pension scheme Opportunity to work on diverse, technically challenging projects across the built environment. A supportive, multi-disciplinary environment with strong collaboration between engineering teams. Clear pathways for professional development, accreditation support and career progression. Geotechnical Engineer Candidate Requirements: Degree in Geology, Geoscience, Environmental Science/Engineering, Civil Engineering or similar. Experience in geotechnical or geo-environmental engineering, including site investigation and report writing. Live in or near to Cambridge Full right to work in the UK A valid UK driving licence. If you're looking to develop your career within a forward-thinking consultancy that values technical excellence and team collaboration, we'd welcome your application. If you are interested in this or other Geo-Environmental/Geotechnical Engineering/Consulting roles please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on (url removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to (url removed). This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position
