Engineering Geologist

Penguin Recruitment

Engineering Geologist - Manchester

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000
Location: Manchester

An established consultancy is looking for an Engineering Geologist to join their growing team in Manchester. This is a great opportunity for an Engineering Geologist looking to develop their technical experience across a variety of ground investigation and geotechnical projects.



The Role

You'll be involved in both site and office-based work, supporting projects from initial ground investigation through to reporting and interpretation.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Planning and undertaking ground investigations
  • Site supervision and logging of boreholes, trial pits and window samples
  • Soil and rock logging in accordance with current standards
  • Groundwater monitoring and sampling
  • Reviewing geological and historical information
  • Producing factual and interpretative ground investigation reports
  • Supporting geotechnical assessments and foundation recommendations
  • Working with laboratory and site investigation data
  • Preparing drawings and geological sections using CAD/GIS
  • Liaising with clients, contractors and other technical teams


About You

  • Degree in Engineering Geology, Geology or a related subject
  • Previous experience within ground investigation or engineering geology
  • Good understanding of UK geology and ground conditions
  • Experience with site investigation, geological logging and reporting
  • Familiarity with relevant British Standards and Eurocodes
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Full UK driving licence


What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000
  • Varied ground investigation and geotechnical projects
  • Strong opportunities for career progression
  • Training and professional development
  • Support towards chartership
  • Hybrid working where appropriate
  • A friendly and technically focused team environment

This is an excellent opportunity for an Engineering Geologist looking to build on their site investigation experience and progress their career within a growing consultancy.

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