Senior Engineering Geologist
Posted 1 day 7 hours ago by Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen, United Kingdom, AB244
Job Description
Senior Engineering Geologist 
Aberdeen
£40,000 - £45,000
A well-established and growing consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Engineering Geologist to join its Aberdeen team, with a strong focus on renewables projects. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a senior role within a supportive environment, working on impactful projects across the energy transition.
The RoleYou'll play a key role in delivering ground investigation and geoenvironmental projects across sectors such as offshore wind, onshore wind, and wider infrastructure.
Key responsibilities include:
- Planning, managing, and interpreting ground investigations for renewables schemes
- Producing factual and interpretative geotechnical and geoenvironmental reports
- Supervising site works including drilling, sampling, and logging
- Providing geological and geotechnical input into design (foundations, earthworks, slope stability)
- Supporting offshore and onshore project delivery where required
- Mentoring junior engineers and geologists
- Liaising with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams
- Degree in Engineering Geology, Geology, or a related discipline
- Strong industry experience in a similar role (typically 5+ years)
- Experience working on infrastructure or energy/renewables projects
- Solid understanding of ground investigation and reportingExperience supervising site works and managing projects
- Working towards or holding Chartered status (GeolSoc/ICE) is desirable
- Full UK driving licence
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Clear progression and development opportunities
- Support towards chartership
- Flexible working options
- Opportunity to work on major renewables and energy transition projects