Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Overview

Technically led geotechnical consultancy offering autonomy, leadership responsibility & long-term career progression on major UK infrastructure

This is a highly regarded, technically led ground engineering consultancy operating across the UK and internationally, known for delivering complex, high-value infrastructure and government projects. The business combines deep technical expertise with a collaborative, people-focused culture, giving senior professionals real influence over project outcomes, technical direction and team development. Employees are trusted to lead, supported with strong resources and governance, and encouraged to grow through meaningful work, structured progression and exposure to nationally significant schemes.

It s an environment suited to engineers who value technical excellence, autonomy and long-term career development within a stable, respected organisation. Our client is a well-established consultancy with a strong presence across the UK and internationally. Partnering with them means joining a globally capable team renowned for innovative geotechnical solutions, complex risk management, and cost-efficient project delivery—all backed by a responsive, collaborative network.

We are recruiting a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to take a senior technical and leadership role within a well-established geotechnical consultancy delivering complex UK infrastructure and government projects. This role suits a senior professional with a strong grounding in both geology and geotechnical engineering
, who can lead teams, provide technical authority and manage projects requiring high levels of assurance and compliance.

• Safeguard confidential information and intellectual property.
• Promote health and safety for yourself and others.
• Lead detailed geotechnical investigations, including drilling and analysis of soil and bedrock samples.
• Manage geotechnical and geo-environmental site investigations from scope to completion.
• Apply advanced geotechnical engineering principles and project management skills.
• Use industry-standard software such as FREW, SLIDE, Settle 3D, and Plaxis
  .
• Ensure compliance with Eurocode 7, UK annex design codes, and construction specifications.
• Lead and review geotechnical design, analysis and technical reporting
• Line manage, mentor and develop engineers and geologists

• Degree in Geology with an MSc in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Minimum 5+ years  experience working in the UK within geotechnical or ground engineering consultancy.
• Proven experience delivering a mixture of projects
  , including infrastructure and government-related schemes.
• Experience working on projects requiring SC (Security Check) clearance
  , or eligibility to obtain clearance.

• Generous Salary
• Contributed Pension Scheme
• 25 + Holidays, + Bank Holidays
• Medical and Health Cover
• Flexible and dynamic working hours
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Professional Subscriptions
• Chartership Training
• Excellent Learning Programme