Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Our client is seeking Geotechnical Engineers across Engineer, Senior, Principal and Associate grades to support a growing Civil & Structural Engineering team delivering projects throughout the UK.

The successful candidates will contribute to a broad range of geotechnical projects across development, energy, industrial, property and manufacturing sectors, whilst acting as a client‑facing representative supporting and leading bids and tenders. Opportunities exist for individuals looking to develop their technical expertise while supporting the continued growth of an expanding geotechnical capability.

Responsibilities will vary depending on grade and experience but may include:

• Delivering geotechnical engineering projects from investigation through to design and construction support
• Undertaking and reporting on ground investigations
• Supporting temporary works design and assessment
• Providing construction support and technical problem solving
• Delivering specialist services including:
• Stability assessments
• Slope stability assessments
• Slope stability design
• Preparing clear and concise technical reports
• Supporting and leading client meetings
• Managing site and design projects
• Ensuring compliance with technical, financial, environmental, quality and safety requirements
• Supporting bids, tenders and business development activities
• Identifying opportunities across construction, energy, property, industrial and manufacturing sectors
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Mentoring and developing junior team members

Candidates should demonstrate strong geotechnical engineering capability appropriate to their level of experience.

The successful individual will ideally possess:

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience with in an engineering consultancy environment
• Experience delivering geotechnical investigations, assessments and design
• Strong technical understanding of:
• Ground investigations
• Geotechnical assessment
• Stability assessment
• Slope stability assessment and design
• Knowledge of relevant geotechnical standards, guidance and best practice
• Strong technical report writing capability
• Experience presenting findings and recommendations to clients
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Competency with Microsoft Office

• Chartered ICE status would be advantageous
• Candidates working towards Chartership will be considered for Senior and Engineer grades
• A MSc in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline

• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to travel throughout the UK, including occasional overnight stays
• Eligibility to work in the UK

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