Senior Geotechnical Engineer
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Glasgow
£60,000 - £70,000
A well established environmental consultancy is seeking a Principal Engineering Geologist / Geotechnical Engineer to join their Glasgow office. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to take a leading role in delivering specialist geotechnical services across the minerals and construction sectors.
You'll be joining a respected consultancy with a strong presence across the UK, offering expertise in geoenvironmental, minerals, and surveying services. The role will involve both technical delivery and project leadership, working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders.
What's on offer:
Competitive salary package
Company car or car allowance
Clear path to Associate level
Hybrid working
Pension scheme
Clear opportunities for progression within a growing consultancy
Responsibilities:
Delivering geotechnical assessments within the quarrying and construction sectors
Undertaking Regulation 32 Appraisals and Regulation 33 Geotechnical Assessments in line with industry standards
Producing Quarry Development Plans (QDPs)
Carrying out slope stability assessments for both soil and rock
Managing and organising ground investigations
Producing high-quality technical reports
Liaising with multidisciplinary teams across the businessRequirements:
Chartered status (CGeol or CEng)
Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline
Significant industry experience (typically 10+ years)
Strong technical report writing skills
Experience using software such as AutoCAD, LSS, and Rocscience (e.g. Slide, Dips)
Full UK driving licenceIf you're looking to progress your career in geotechnical engineering, we'd be keen to hear from you-apply now.
Interested in this or other roles in Geology, please do not hesitate to contact Caitlin Richards This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position
Glasgow
£60,000 - £70,000
A well established environmental consultancy is seeking a Principal Engineering Geologist / Geotechnical Engineer to join their Glasgow office. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to take a leading role in delivering specialist geotechnical services across the minerals and construction sectors.
You'll be joining a respected consultancy with a strong presence across the UK, offering expertise in geoenvironmental, minerals, and surveying services. The role will involve both technical delivery and project leadership, working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders.
What's on offer:
Competitive salary package
Company car or car allowance
Clear path to Associate level
Hybrid working
Pension scheme
Clear opportunities for progression within a growing consultancy
Responsibilities:
Delivering geotechnical assessments within the quarrying and construction sectors
Undertaking Regulation 32 Appraisals and Regulation 33 Geotechnical Assessments in line with industry standards
Producing Quarry Development Plans (QDPs)
Carrying out slope stability assessments for both soil and rock
Managing and organising ground investigations
Producing high-quality technical reports
Liaising with multidisciplinary teams across the businessRequirements:
Chartered status (CGeol or CEng)
Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline
Significant industry experience (typically 10+ years)
Strong technical report writing skills
Experience using software such as AutoCAD, LSS, and Rocscience (e.g. Slide, Dips)
Full UK driving licenceIf you're looking to progress your career in geotechnical engineering, we'd be keen to hear from you-apply now.
Interested in this or other roles in Geology, please do not hesitate to contact Caitlin Richards This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position