Posted 12 August, 2026
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Penguin Recruitment Ltd
London, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Senior Geotechnical Engineer\n
Location: LondonSalary: £50,000 - £60,000
\nAn established engineering consultancy is looking for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their London team. This role would suit an experienced geotechnical engineer with 5+ years' experience who is working towards or close to achieving Chartered status.
\nThe position offers the opportunity to work across a varied range of geotechnical projects, taking responsibility for technical delivery while developing your project management and client-facing experience.
The Role\n- \n
- Deliver geotechnical projects from ground investigation through to design and construction. \n
- Plan and manage ground investigations, including reviewing factual information and producing interpretative reports. \n
- Undertake geotechnical analysis and design for a range of development and infrastructure projects. \n
- Prepare technical reports, specifications and design documentation. \n
- Carry out geotechnical assessments including slope stability, retaining structures, foundations and earthworks. \n
- Work closely with structural, civil and environmental engineers on multidisciplinary projects. \n
- Liaise with clients, contractors and other project stakeholders. \n
- Assist with project management, including programmes, budgets and resources. \n
- Provide technical support and mentoring to junior engineers. \n
- Contribute to business development and the development of client relationships. \n
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- 5+ years' experience in geotechnical engineering. \n
- Working towards or close to achieving Chartered Engineer status. \n
- Strong experience in UK ground conditions and geotechnical design. \n
- Experience across ground investigation and interpretative reporting. \n
- Good knowledge of relevant UK standards and design guidance. \n
- Strong technical report writing and communication skills. \n
- Commercially aware with the ability to work directly with clients. \n
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary consultancy environment. \n
- Full UK driving licence desirable. \n
This is a great opportunity for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer looking to develop their technical and project management experience while working on a varied portfolio of geotechnical and infrastructure projects in London.
