Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Bodmin

Reference: BY174145

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

A well-established geo-environmental and geotechnical consultancy near Bodmin, Cornwall is looking to appoint a Senior Geotechnical Engineer as part of their continued growth.

This is a respected consultancy with a strong pipeline of work across Cornwall, the South West and the wider UK. They're known for technical quality, long-standing client relationships and a genuinely supportive senior culture. The business offers senior engineers real autonomy and the opportunity to influence both technical delivery and the wider direction of the company.

• Salary in the region of £40,000 - £50,000, plus benefits
• Flexible working hours and a pragmatic approach to holidays
• High levels of trust, independence and scope for career progression
• A senior role with genuine influence over projects and business decisions
• Supportive, knowledgeable team environment with specialist expertise

• Leading and overseeing multiple geotechnical and geo-environmental projects
• Preparing and reviewing fee proposals, scopes of work and technical reports
• Providing senior‑level input into ground investigations, interpretation and design
• Acting as a main technical point of contact for clients and design teams
• Mentoring junior and mid‑level engineers and contributing to senior operational discussions

• Chartered Engineer or Chartered Geologist (CEng or CGeol)
• Significant post‑graduate experience within UK consultancy
• Strong technical background in foundation design, piling and slope stability
• Confident working with ground investigation data and standards (BS 5930, BS 10175, Eurocode
  7)
• Based in, or able to commute to Bodmin area
• Full right to work in the UK