Geotechnical Engineer

Geotechnical Engineer Location: Maidstone Salary: £30,000 - £38,000 (depending on experience)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Geotechnical Engineer with a few years of industry experience to join a well-established and growing consultancy in Maidstone, Kent. This role is ideal for someone looking to take the next step from an entry-level position into a more autonomous, technically involved role, working across a diverse portfolio of geotechnical and geo-environmental projects.

You will be joining a collaborative team of specialist consultants, gaining exposure to a wide range of ground investigation, geotechnical design, and environmental projects, with clear opportunities for career progression and professional development.

The Geotechnical Engineer selected will be offered:

• Competitive salary (£30,000 - £38,000), depending on experience
• Annual salary reviews and clear progression pathway
• Enhanced company pension scheme
• Exposure to a wide variety of technically challenging projects
• Continued Professional Development (CPD)
• Ongoing technical training and mentoring

Key responsibilities of the Geotechnical role will include:

• Planning, supervising, and managing ground investigation projects
• Logging soil and rock in accordance with current standards
• Interpreting ground investigation data and preparing factual and interpretive reports
• Undertaking geotechnical assessments and producing design recommendations (e.g. foundations, earthworks)
• Carrying out and reviewing contaminated land risk assessments

To be considered for this Geotechnical Engineer role you should have:

• A degree in Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Geoscience, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline
• Relevant industry experienceStrong report writing and data interpretation skills
• Live in or near to Maidstone
• A full, clean UK driving licence
• Eligibility to work in the UK

If you are interested in this or other opportunities within Geo-Environmental or Geotechnical Engineering, please contact Beth Young at . We have many more vacancies available on our website: . This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.