Geo-Environmental Engineer

Geo-Environmental or Geotechnical Engineer - Ground Investigations

Sunderland or Newcastle

Salary range: £28,000 to £36,000

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

So far in your career, you will already be completing the following tasks, and will have been responsible for

• Phase 1 desk studies including site walkovers
• Phase 2 Site Investigations (supervising drill rigs, sample collection and trial pits)
• Organising testing
• Factual report writing
• Interpretive report writing
• Client Liaison

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

At 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

• 18 months to 3 years relevant experience (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 player

In return you

• Will be paid well
• Receive a full benefits package
• Join an industry leading training programme
• Race towards chartership (commitment required)
• Fantastic technical development

We 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 Contractors

The 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 or email me on

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