Senior​/Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Position: Senior / Principal Geotechnical Engineer
Job Title:

Senior / Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Working

Location:

Manchester (Hybrid - 2 days office / site visits as required)

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead technically challenging geotechnical projects from feasibility through delivery

- Mentor and develop junior engineers

- Drive a strong mix of technical, commercial, and project responsibilities

- Manage geotechnical assessments and engineering studies

- Oversee project delivery from initial investigation through to design support

- Review ground investigation data and provide technical recommendations

- Support foundation, earthworks, retaining structure, and slope stability assessments

- Manage external ground investigation contractors and specialist consultants

- Produce and review technical reports and design documentation

- Support project planning, commercial reporting, and client engagement

- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers

- Collaborate closely with civil, structural, and multidisciplinary project teams

Requirements:

- Strong geotechnical engineering experience within infrastructure, highways, rail, energy, or civil engineering sectors

- Experience leading projects and managing technical delivery

- Good understanding of ground investigations, geotechnical design, and risk management

- Experience with foundations, retaining structures, earthworks, and slope engineering

- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

- Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership preferred

- Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related discipline

Contract Type:
Permanent

Why This Role Stands Out:

- Opportunity to lead major infrastructure and civil engineering schemes

- Lead technically challenging projects

- Mentor junior engineers and help grow a talented team

- Flexible hybrid working and clear career progression

- Exposure to diverse infrastructure projects across the UK

Work Schedule:

Hybrid - 2 days office / site visits as required

Benefits:
Competitive benefits package and opportunities for career advancement

If you're a Geotechnical Engineer ready to take ownership of complex projects and shape a growing team, this is an ideal next step. You will join a multidisciplinary engineering business delivering a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and civil engineering projects across the UK. Take your career further with a vibrant, supportive team and challenging, rewarding work