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Geotechnical Engineer; Senior

Job in Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1, England, UK
Listing for: Rise Technical Recruitment
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-02
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering
  • Construction
    Civil Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 42000 GBP Yearly GBP 42000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Geotechnical Engineer (Progression to Senior)

Field-Based - Covering all of England up to Manchester

£38,000 - £42,000 + Van + Overtime + Progression + Training Investment + Health Insurance + Pension + Holidays

Are you a Geotechnical Engineer with site investigation experience looking for a clear and fast route to Senior level?

Do you want to work for a company who will genuinely invest in your skills and development, funding training courses and giving you access to 1-to-1 leadership coaching?

The company are a well-established service provider to the ground investigation industry, delivering geotechnical and site investigation drilling across borehole drilling, groundwater installations, C  testing, soakaways, concrete coring and structural investigation. Working across rail, energy and highways, they have ambitious growth plans to double in size over the next 3-5 years creating real opportunities for the right people to step up as the business expands.

The ideal candidate will have 3 years' experience within geotechnical site investigation work and be able to supervise drilling rigs. They must hold a full driving license and be happy to travel, with work covering anywhere up to Manchester and occasional visits to Milton Keynes.

If you are looking to progress your career quickly within a growing, close-knit business that will actively invest in your training and development, this is the position for you.

The Role:

* Supervising drilling rigs across geotechnical and site investigation projects

* Varied work across rail, energy and highways sectors

* Fast progression route to Senior / Project Engineer level

* Funded training courses plus 1-to-1 access to a Leadership Coach

* Monday to Friday, 45 hours + overtime and alternate weekend availability

* Field based - covering sites up to Manchester, flexible on location

The Candidate:

* 3 years' experience within geotechnical / site investigation work

* Able to supervise drilling rigs

* Full driving license

* Happy to travel to sites up to Manchester and the office in Milton Keynes when needed

* Looking to progress towards Senior level

Reference Number: (phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Chris Andrews at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
Additional Information / Benefits
van, progression, training, pension
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