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:
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Competitive salary (£30,000 – £38,000), depending on experience
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Annual salary reviews and clear progression pathway
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Enhanced company pension scheme
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Exposure to a wide variety of technically challenging projects
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Continued Professional Development (CPD)
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Ongoing technical training and mentoring
Key responsibilities of the Geotechnical role will include:
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Planning, supervising, and managing ground investigation projects
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Logging soil and rock in accordance with current standards
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Interpreting ground investigation data and preparing factual and interpretive reports
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Undertaking geotechnical assessments and producing design recommendations (e.g. foundations, earthworks)
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Carrying out and reviewing contaminated land risk assessments
To be considered for this Geotechnical Engineer role you should have:
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A degree in Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Geoscience, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline
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Relevant industry experience
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Strong report writing and data interpretation skills
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Live in or near to Maidstone
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A full, clean UK driving licence
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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 beth.young@penguinrecruitment.co.uk. We have many more vacancies available on our website: www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.
