Senior Engineering Geologist

Senior Engineering Geologist

Aberdeen

£40,000 - £45,000

A well-established and growing consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Engineering Geologist to join its Aberdeen team, with a strong focus on renewables projects. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a senior role within a supportive environment, working on impactful projects across the energy transition.

The Role You'll play a key role in delivering ground investigation and geoenvironmental projects across sectors such as offshore wind, onshore wind, and wider infrastructure.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning, managing, and interpreting ground investigations for renewables schemes
• Producing factual and interpretative geotechnical and geoenvironmental reports
• Supervising site works including drilling, sampling, and logging
• Providing geological and geotechnical input into design (foundations, earthworks, slope stability)
• Supporting offshore and onshore project delivery where required
• Mentoring junior engineers and geologists
• Liaising with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering Geology, Geology, or a related discipline
• Strong industry experience in a similar role (typically 5+ years)
• Experience working on infrastructure or energy/renewables projects
• Solid understanding of ground investigation and reporting
• Experience supervising site works and managing projects
• Working towards or holding Chartered status (GeolSoc/ICE) is desirable
• Full UK driving licence

What's on offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Clear progression and development opportunities
• Support towards chartership
• Flexible working options
• Opportunity to work on major renewables and energy transition projects

Please reach out to Ruby Evans at Penguin Recruitment if you are interested in applying.