Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Job Title:

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Location:

Warrington
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000

A new opportunity has opened for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer in Warrington with a well-established ground investigation consultancy.

This role offers the chance to lead projects across rail and major infrastructure developments while working within a highly experienced and growing geotechnical team.

The successful Senior Geotechnical Engineer will take ownership of projects from tender stage through to delivery, combining office-based technical work with site supervision and client interaction. This position offers clear career progression into Principal and Associate level roles, alongside ongoing support for professional development.

Company Benefits

Competitive salary
Clear career progression pathway
Annual bonus scheme
Hybrid working opportunities
Internal and external training support
Healthy pension scheme
Opportunity to work on large infrastructure projects

The role of the Senior Geotechnical Engineer will involve:

Leading and managing ground investigation projects
Producing and reviewing geotechnical and geoenvironmental reports
Slope stability and foundation design assessments
Phase 1 and Phase 2 reporting
Site supervision including core logging and soil sampling
Risk assessments and project planning
Mentoring and supporting junior engineers
Client liaison and project management responsibilities

You will be joining a consultancy that actively invests in staff development and offers genuine opportunities to progress into senior leadership positions.

If you meet the following criteria, please apply for the Senior Geotechnical Engineer role:

Degree qualified in Geology, Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline
Strong geotechnical report writing experience
Previous experience leading projects
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Full UK driving licence
Live within a commutable distance of the Warrington office