Geotechnical Engineer
Job in
Inverness, Highland, IV1 9AQ, Scotland, UK
Listed on 2026-07-10
Listing for:
Penguin Recruitment
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-10
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer, Structural Engineer -
Construction
Civil Engineering, Structural Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Geotechnical Engineer
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Geotechnical Engineer to join a growing ground investigation contractor based in Inverness. Working on projects across Scotland, you'll be involved in delivering high-quality site investigations for residential, commercial, infrastructure and renewable energy developments.
This is a hands-on role offering a mix of site supervision and technical reporting, making it ideal for someone looking to build their career within the ground investigation sector.
The Geotechnical Engineer role will involve:
Supervising ground investigation projects across a range of sites.
Logging soil and rock samples to current British Standards.
Overseeing drilling rigs and intrusive site investigations.
Scheduling and interpreting geotechnical laboratory testing.
Producing factual ground investigation reports.
Carrying out geotechnical assessments and providing engineering recommendations.
Liaising with clients, subcontractors and project teams.
Ensuring all site works are completed safely and in line with industry standards.
The successful Geotechnical Engineer will have:
A degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology or a related discipline.
Previous experience within ground investigation or geotechnical engineering.
Experience supervising site investigations and logging soils and rock.
Strong report writing and communication skills.
A full UK driving licence.
A willingness to travel to project sites across Scotland when required.
Benefits:
Competitive salary with regular reviews.
Company vehicle or vehicle allowance.
Enhanced overtime and site allowances.
Company pension.
Professional training and development.
Support towards Chartership.
Clear career progression within a growing business.
Generous annual leave.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Geotechnical Engineer who enjoys site work and wants to develop their technical skills while working on a varied portfolio of ground investigation projects throughout Scotland
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