Engineering Geologist
Penguin Recruitment · London, England ·
Senior Engineering Geologist - London Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 + benefits An established ground investigation and geotechnical consultancy is looking for a Senior Engineering Geologist to join their growing London team.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Engineering Geologist looking to take on greater responsibility across a varied range of ground investigation projects. The role will involve a strong mix of site-based investigation, technical reporting and project delivery, working across residential, commercial, infrastructure and civil engineering projects.
The Role Planning and managing ground investigations from initial scope through to completion Undertaking and supervising site investigations, including boreholes, trial pits and in-situ testing Logging soils and rocks to industry standards Producing factual and interpretative ground investigation reports Reviewing laboratory and field testing results Developing ground models and providing geotechnical interpretation Liaising with clients, contractors and other consultants Supporting project management, programming and commercial delivery Supervising junior engineers and engineering geologists Ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high technical standard Requirements Degree in Engineering Geology, Geology, Geotechnical Engineering or a related subject Strong practical experience within ground investigation Experience producing factual and/or interpretative ground investigation reports Good understanding of UK ground conditions and investigation techniques Experience supervising site investigations and working with contractors Strong technical report-writing and communication skills A full UK driving licence is desirable Chartered or working towards chartership would be advantageous What's on Offer Competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000 Varied ground investigation and geotechnical projects Clear progression towards Senior/Principal level Opportunities to develop project management and client-facing skills Support towards professional development and chartership A collaborative London-based team The opportunity to work on technically interesting projects across the UK If you're an experienced Engineering Geologist looking for a senior, site-focused role in London with the opportunity to take on more responsibility, this could be a great next step.