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Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

📍 Edinburgh
£42,000 per annum
£42000 - £50000/annum
Industry: Engineering
Applications: <10
Posted: 13-08-2026
Company: Penguin Recruitment
Type: Permanent
Reference: 225493139

Job Description:

Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Edinburgh

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Salary: £42,000 - £50,000

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established, privately owned multidisciplinary engineering consultancy for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join its team in Edinburgh.

With a strong UK presence and expertise spanning civil, structural, geotechnical, environmental, transportation and water engineering, the company delivers innovative, sustainable and cost-effective solutions across a diverse project portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join a collaborative team with strong opportunities for professional development and career progression.



The Role

As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you'll work across both ground investigation and design, including planning and managing investigations, interpreting geotechnical data, developing ground models and producing technical reports. You'll also undertake geotechnical analysis and design covering foundations, earthworks, retaining structures, settlement and slope stability, while supporting junior staff and contributing to project delivery.



What's Offered



Requirements

The Senior Geotechnical Engineer will ideally have:

If you're an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer seeking a varied role in Edinburgh, apply today.

If you are interested in this or other Geo-Environmental Engineering/Consulting roles please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on (url removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to (url removed). This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.

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