Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Greater London

Senior Geotechnical Engineer
 
Lead Projects, Mentor Teams & Advance Your Career
 
Are you an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer looking for a role that combines technical leadership, project responsibility and genuine long-term career progression?
 
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established geotechnical engineering team based in Enfield, delivering a wide range of site investigation projects across London, the South of England and further afield. You will play a key role in managing projects, supporting junior engineers and providing technical expertise on challenging developments across multiple sectors.
 
As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will be given the autonomy to lead investigations, manage teams and contribute to the continued success of a highly respected engineering consultancy.
 
About the Company
My client is a specialist engineering consultancy providing expert advice on ground conditions for projects across a diverse range of sectors. Their portfolio includes commercial and residential developments, healthcare, education, energy, infrastructure, highways, defence, flood alleviation and community projects.
 
Working within a well-established geotechnical division, you will join a collaborative team of experienced engineers delivering high-quality geotechnical and geoenvironmental solutions to clients throughout the UK.
 
What You'll Be Doing
As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will take responsibility for the planning, management and delivery of geotechnical and geoenvironmental investigations while supporting the development of junior team members.

You will be:

· Managing and delivering geotechnical and geoenvironmental site investigation projects.

· Planning, specifying and supervising ground investigations across a range of sectors.

· Overseeing the operation, management and interpretation of geotechnical and geoenvironmental investigations.

· Supervising engineers, graduates, assistants and field technicians.

· Acting as a line manager and supporting the professional development of junior team members.

· Undertaking site visits and supervising trial pits, boreholes and other ground investigation techniques.

· Interpreting ground investigation data and producing technically robust reports.

· Providing foundation recommendations and geotechnical design advice.

· Undertaking soil, groundwater and ground gas risk assessments.

· Liaising with clients, contractors, regulators and other project stakeholders.

· Supporting the successful delivery of projects to programme, budget and quality requirements.
What You'll Need
To be considered for this Senior Geotechnical Engineer position, you should have:

· A degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geoenvironmental Engineering, Geology, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

· Demonstrable experience in geotechnical site investigation and contaminated land assessments.

· Strong knowledge of soil mechanics and geotechnical principles.

· Experience providing foundation recommendations and ground-related advice.

· Experience undertaking and supervising trial pits, boreholes and other field investigation techniques.

· Knowledge of soil, groundwater and ground gas risk assessments.

· Previous experience supervising engineers, graduates and field technicians.

· Line management experience and the ability to mentor and develop junior staff.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· A proactive attitude and enthusiasm for developing new skills.

· A full UK driving licence.
 
Salary & Benefits

· Salary £45,000 - £55,000 per year dependent on experience.

· Comprehensive benefits package.

· Exposure to a wide variety of technically challenging projects.

· Opportunity to lead projects across multiple sectors.

· Supportive and collaborative team environment.

· Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
 
Career Development & Working Arrangements
This Senior Geotechnical Engineer role offers genuine opportunities for progression within an established and growing consultancy. You will work closely with senior leadership while taking responsibility for your…