Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Igne About This Job

Location: Walsall, England, United Kingdom

Work Mode: On-site

Industry: Engineering Services

Igne is looking for an experienced Principal Geotechnical Engineer to take a lead role within our expanding Geotechnical Environmental Engineering team in Walsall. This is an opportunity to shape project strategy, deliver technically robust geo-environmental solutions, and mentor the next generation of engineers, all while working across a diverse portfolio of projects.

What you'll be doi
ng Leading Preliminary Risk Assessments and ground investigations from design through to delivery

Interpreting geoenvironmental data and undertaking human health and groundwater risk assessments (LCRM, Con Sim, RBCA, SNIFFER, BP RISC, EA Remedial Targets)
Advising clients on contaminated land, remediation strategies, and planning matters

Managing projects end-to-end-tenders, proposals, delivery, and client liaison

Mentoring junior engineers and driving technical excellence across the te
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What we're looking forBSc/BEng in a relevant Geological or Environmental discipline (MSc desirable)
Proven experience in contaminated land assessment, project management, and client development

Strong grasp of contaminated land legislation and UK planning requirements

Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills

Full UK driving licence (travel required)

What we offer
33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Company pension, life insurance (3x salary) & sick pay Health cash plan, enhanced parental pay & annual leave buy/sell scheme

Ongoing training & professional development

Cycle to Work, Green Vehicle & Home/Tech schemes

Igne Group brings together six specialist companies with over 350 years of combined experience, delivering ground investigation, testing, UXO services, specialist drilling, geothermal, and geo-environmental solutions. We're a Real Living Wage Employer, Disability Confident Employer, and proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant.

We believe in bringing your whole self to work. Equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are.

Please note:

Igne is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.