Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Sheffield

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Salary: £36,000 - £44,000

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join an established multidisciplinary consultancy in Sheffield, working across a diverse range of technically interesting projects.

With over 50 years of industry experience, this specialist team offers the opportunity to take the next step in your career, building on your existing ground investigation experience while taking greater responsibility for projects, clients and junior team members.

The Senior Geotechnical Engineer role offers:

Competitive salary (£36,000 - £44,000), dependent on experience

Enhanced company pension and comprehensive benefits

Greater responsibility and autonomy across projects

Ongoing professional development and CPD support

Excellent long-term career progression

The opportunity to work alongside experienced multidisciplinary specialists

The Senior Geotechnical Engineer will:

Plan and manage ground investigations from inception through to completion

Undertake site investigations, walkovers and in-situ testing

Supervise and support junior engineers and site teams

Produce and review soil and rock logs

Prepare Phase 1 Desk Studies and interpretive reports

Produce factual and interpretive ground investigation reports

Liaise with clients, contractors and other project stakeholders

Contribute to project planning, technical solutions and delivery

Review technical work and ensure high standards are maintainedThe successful Senior Geotechnical Engineer will hold a relevant BSc/MSc in geology, geoscience, geotechnical engineering, environmental science or a related discipline, alongside several years' experience within the ground investigation industry.

You'll need strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills and the confidence to take ownership of projects and support less experienced colleagues.

A full UK driving licence, full right to work in the UK and the ability to commute to Sheffield are essential.

If you are interested in this or other Geotechnical Engineering/Consulting roles please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on (url removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to (url removed).

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