Principal Geotechnical Engineer
Job in
Birmingham, West Midlands, B1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-08-12
Listing for:
Penguin Recruitment
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-12
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer, Structural Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Birmingham
Permanent Opportunity
£45,000 to £65,000 per Annum
We're working with a well-established and growing consultancy to recruit a Principal Geotechnical Engineer for its ground investigation and design team in Birmingham.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Principal Geotechnical Engineer looking to take a leading role across a varied portfolio of UK projects. You'll combine technical expertise with project leadership, client engagement and the opportunity to mentor and develop colleagues.
The Principal Geotechnical Engineer will contribute to ground investigation strategies, interpretation of ground data, geotechnical assessments, reporting and design. You'll work collaboratively with specialists across investigation and consulting, providing practical engineering solutions and helping clients manage ground-related risk.
We're looking for a technically strong Principal Geotechnical Engineer with sound commercial awareness and experience leading projects and supporting junior engineers. Chartered status, or a clear route towards chartership, would be beneficial.
What's on offer?
Senior technical and client-facing role
Diverse and interesting project portfolio
Opportunity to influence team growth
Excellent scope for career progression
Birmingham-based role with project flexibility
Hybrid Working
Flexible working
Clear progression path
Enhanced pensions scheme
Chartership support
Candidate Requirements:
Live within a commutable distance of Birmingham and/or Wolverhampton
Full UK Driving Licence
Full Right to work in the UK permanently
Experience in Ground Investigation and design elements, eg. Slopes and retaining walls
Relevant academic background
If you're a Principal Geotechnical Engineer ready for a new challenge in Birmingham, we'd love to hear from you.
Interested in this or other roles in Geotechnical or Geo-Environmental, please do not hesitate to contact William Lisle. We have many more vacancies available on our website.
This is a permanent role
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