Senior Engineering Geologist

Senior Engineering Geologist Location: Basingstoke Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Senior Engineering Geologist to join a well-established, multidisciplinary consultancy based in Basingstoke. This role offers the chance to work on a wide range of technically challenging projects across the residential, infrastructure, and commercial sectors, with a strong focus on ground investigation, interpretation, and geotechnical design.

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality ground engineering solutions, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to project management and client development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning, supervising, and managing ground investigations
• Detailed logging of soil and rock in accordance with current standards
• Geotechnical and geoenvironmental interpretation of site data
• Preparation of factual and interpretative reports
• Foundation design recommendations and earthworks assessments
• Slope stability and retaining structure input
• Managing project budgets, programmes, and client relationships
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members

Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering Geology, Geology, or a related discipline
• Minimum 5-8 years' relevant consultancy experience
• Strong technical background in ground investigation and reporting
• Experience with geotechnical design and analysis
• Working towards or already achieved Chartered status (e.g. CGeol or ICE)
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Company pension and flexible benefits package
• Ongoing professional development and support towards Chartership
• Clear progression pathway into Principal/Associate level

Please reach out to Ruby Evans at Penguin Recruitment if you are interested in applying for the Senior Engineering Geologist.