Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Principal Geotechnical Engineer
Manchester | £50,000 - £55,000

An established engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to lead and grow their Manchester office. This is a senior opportunity for an experienced geotechnical professional who enjoys combining technical leadership, project delivery, and team development.

The role will involve taking responsibility for the technical direction, growth, and management of the Manchester geotechnical team, while delivering high-quality work across a range of infrastructure and development projects.

The Role

Leading and developing the Manchester geotechnical team
Managing the delivery of geotechnical and ground investigation projects
Providing technical leadership on foundations, slopes, retaining structures, and earthworks
Overseeing ground investigations, interpretation and geotechnical design
Building and maintaining client relationships and supporting business development
Managing project budgets, programmes and resource allocation
Mentoring and supporting junior engineers and engineering geologists
Supporting the growth and strategic development of the Manchester office Requirements

Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology or related discipline
Extensive experience in geotechnical consultancy
Strong technical background in ground investigations and geotechnical design
Experience managing projects, teams, and client relationships
Chartered or working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Chartered Geologist (CGeol)
Commercial awareness and the ability to help grow a regional office Benefits

Competitive salary
Performance bonus
Hybrid working
Generous annual leave
Pension scheme
Clear pathway into senior leadership within the business

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior geotechnical professional looking to step into an office leadership role, with the autonomy to help shape and grow the business in the North West