Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Experienced Geotechnical Engineer required to deliver varied ground investigation projects with autonomy, client exposure and clear progression.

A well-established, specialist geotechnical and ground engineering consultancy delivering practical, technically robust solutions across a wide range of development and infrastructure projects. The business has built a strong reputation for high-quality site investigation, foundation design input and client-focused service. With a steady pipeline of work and a collaborative team culture, we offer engineers genuine responsibility and long-term career progression.

The company promotes a diverse and inclusive working environment, valuing different perspectives and supporting professional growth at every level.

An opportunity has arisen for a Geotechnical Engineer with circa 5 years' experience to join a growing technical team. This role will suit someone confident in both site-based supervision and office-based interpretation, looking to take ownership of projects and build stronger client-facing responsibility. You will be involved in managing and interpreting ground investigations, producing technical reports and supporting foundation and earthworks recommendations across a varied project portfolio.

• Planning, supervising and managing ground investigations
• Logging soils and rock to current UK standards
• Producing factual and interpretative geotechnical reports
• Undertaking geotechnical assessments and foundation recommendations
• Liaising with clients, contractors and regulators
• Managing elements of project delivery, including budgets and timelines
• Supporting junior engineers and contributing to team development

• Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years' consultancy experience
• Strong understanding of UK ground investigation practice and reporting standards
• Experience interpreting geotechnical data and making design recommendations
• Confident communicator with client-facing experience
• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Working toward (or keen to work toward) professional chartership

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing CPD and support toward chartership
• Exposure to varied and technically interesting projects
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Clear progression pathway within the business

Our client is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where individuals are valued for their skills, experience and perspective. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for everyone to succeed.