Senior Engineering Geologist

Company: Penguin Recruitment
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Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Engineering Geologist

Location: Harrogate

Salary: £40,000 – £50,000

A fantastic opportunity has become available for a Senior Engineering Geologist to join a well-established ground investigation consultancy in Harrogate. This role offers the chance to work on a diverse range of residential, commercial and major infrastructure projects while taking on increased responsibility within a growing technical team.

Company Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Clear career progression pathway
  • Hybrid working opportunities
  • Annual bonus scheme
  • Company pension
  • Support towards chartership
  • Internal and external training programmes
  • Opportunity to work on varied and complex projects

Responsibilities

  • Managing and delivering ground investigation projects
  • Overseeing site investigations and supervising subcontractors
  • Logging soil and rock to current industry standards
  • Producing and reviewing factual and interpretative reports
  • Completing Phase 1 and Phase 2 geoenvironmental assessments
  • Geotechnical analysis including slope stability and foundation recommendations
  • Client liaison and project management responsibilities
  • Mentoring and supporting junior engineers and geologists
  • Managing projects from initial tender stage through to final delivery, combining technical reporting with site supervision and client-facing responsibilities.

This position offers excellent long-term progression opportunities within a consultancy that values technical development and internal promotion.

Qualifications

  • Degree qualified in Engineering Geology, Geology or a related discipline
  • Strong experience within ground investigation consultancy
  • Excellent geotechnical and geoenvironmental report writing skills
  • Previous project management experience preferred
  • Leadership and mentoring abilities
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Live within a commutable distance from the Harrogate office

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Posted: May 19th, 2026