Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Ground Investigations

Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Ground Investigations

Chatham

Salary range: £31,000 to £40,000

This is a fantastic opportunity to extend your career development with one of the leading employers within the GeoEnvironmental and Geotechnical Ground Investigation sectors.

So far in your career, you will have developed the usual Ground Investigation experience, including Phase 1 & 2 responsibilities (site walkovers, supervising drill rigs and trial pits, sample collection, testing, reporting and mentoring less experienced colleagues).

However, you will now be experienced enough to explore the next phase of your professional development. You will be itching to further develop your skill set while learning from more experienced professionals. You will be wondering how you can develop your career to Chartered status and are seeking an employer who can give you greater involvement in the following…

Designing and Managing a range of GeoEnvironmental and Geotechnical ground investigations
More complex Factual and Interpretative report writing
Preparation of H&S plans and RAMS
Preparation of remediation strategies including verification works on site.
Well developed client relationships
Technical leadership, while recognising that you still have a lot to learn
Developing Project Management Skills
Team LeadershipAt this stage of your career, with the above skills, you will be ready to deliver fantastic projects while contributing to the growth of the business. These activities are always rewarded well.

You will need

4 years relevant experience plus (especially report writing)
a relevant degree (Civil, Geology, Geotechnical or Earth Science related)
a full drivers licence
a great attitude towards the outdoors, soils and rocks
to be a team playerIn return you

Will be paid well
Receive a full benefits package
Join an industry leading training programme
Race towards chartership (commitment required)
Fantastic technical developmentWe work with a wide range of exciting clients across a broad spectrum of the industry. Following the Ground Investigation process we work with

Ground Investigation Contractors
Ground Investigation Consultants
GeoEnvironmental/Contaminated Land specialists
Remediation companies
& Civil Engineering Groundworks ContractorsThe key is knowing which one will provide the best possible boost to your career

If the role is of interest to you or you would like to discuss your options, then please contact me by applying or call me on (phone number removed) or email me on

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position