Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Advertised by Penguin Recruitment

Location
Leicester, Leicestershire
Salary
£40,000 - £50,000 a year
Job type
Permanent
Sector
Engineering
Posted
5 November 2026
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Job description

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Leicester Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

Are you an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer looking for your next career move? Do you want to work on a diverse range of exciting projects, take technical ownership and play a key role in developing a growing geotechnical team?

An established and highly regarded multidisciplinary consultancy is looking to recruit a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join its expanding team in Leicester.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking business delivering a varied portfolio of projects across the built environment, infrastructure and development sectors.



The Role

As Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will take responsibility for delivering a range of geotechnical and ground engineering projects, providing technical expertise and supporting the development of junior engineers.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Managing and delivering geotechnical projects from initial site investigation through to design and construction.
  • Planning, specifying and overseeing ground investigation works.
  • Preparing and reviewing factual and interpretative geotechnical reports.
  • Undertaking geotechnical assessments, calculations and design work.
  • Providing technical advice and recommendations to clients and project teams.
  • Liaising with clients, contractors, suppliers and other engineering disciplines.
  • Supporting and mentoring graduate and junior engineers.
  • Contributing to business development and maintaining strong client relationships.


About You

To be considered, you will ideally have:

  • A degree in Civil Engineering, Geology, Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Significant experience within a geotechnical or ground engineering consultancy environment.
  • Strong experience in the management and delivery of ground investigations.
  • A solid understanding of UK ground conditions and relevant geotechnical standards.
  • Experience producing and reviewing interpretative ground investigation reports.
  • Knowledge of geotechnical design, including foundations, retaining structures and earthworks.
  • Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
  • The ability to manage projects and build strong client relationships.

Chartered status (CEng, CGeol or equivalent), or working towards it, would be advantageous.



What's on Offer?

  • Competitive salary depending on experience.
  • Generous holiday allowance.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
  • Ongoing professional development and support towards chartership.
  • Opportunity to work on a diverse range of technically interesting projects.
  • Clear opportunities for career progression within an established consultancy.
  • A collaborative working environment with an experienced multidisciplinary team.


Interested?

If you're a Senior Geotechnical Engineer looking for a new challenge in Leicester, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch to find out more about this opportunity.

Reference 225805849

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