Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Position Overview

Igne is seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join our Geotechnical Environmental Engineering team based in Walsall.

• Lead the design and delivery of Preliminary Risk Assessments and Intrusive Ground Investigations, including soil and rock logging, sampling and in‑situ testing.
• Interpret and report on geo‑environmental data, undertaking human health and groundwater risk assessments using tools such as LCRM, Con Sim, RBCA, SNIFFER, BP RISC and the EA Remedial Targets methodology.
• Provide clear, commercially focused advice on contaminated land and planning matters, tailored to client and project needs.
• Develop outline designs and specifications for contaminated land remedial works and manage detailed design of contaminated land earthworks and remediation schemes.
• Oversee and direct investigation and remediation of mine workings, producing associated completion reports.
• Manage projects from tender and proposal preparation through to delivery and client liaison.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, promoting technical excellence and professional development.

• BSc or BEng in a relevant Geological or Environmental discipline (MSc desirable).
• Proven track record in project management, client development and technical delivery.
• Extensive experience preparing contaminated land assessment reports in line with current guidance.
• Strong understanding of contaminated land legislation and the UK planning regime.
• Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills.
• Full UK driving licence (UK travel required).

• Postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
• Experience in geotechnical design (earthworks, foundations, retaining structures, slope stability).

• Salary: £42,000 – £50,000 depending on experience.
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays).
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Company pension, life insurance (3× salary) and sick pay.
• Health cash plan and medical cashback.
• Annual leave buy and sell scheme.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Cycle to Work, Green Vehicle and Home/Tech schemes.
• High street discounts and long service awards.

We are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

We are a Real Living Wage Employer, a Disability Confident Employer and signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.