Job - Senior / Principal Geotechnical Engineer Location - Edinburgh or Glasgow Job Type – Permanent About the Role: Are you a dynamic and ambitious Geotechnical Engineer looking to advance your career? Out client is looking for a Geotechnical Engineering in either Edinburgh or Glasgow. The Geotechnical Engineering team provide a wide range of geotechnical design services across all project stages including feasibility studies, ground investigations, geotechnical interpretation, preliminary and detailed design, and construction supervision for geotechnical works. Responsibilities: Take day-to-day responsibility for geotechnical project inputs, ensuring high technical quality and adherence to budgets and timelines Support senior team members in project delivery, business development, and client satisfaction Participate actively in team and client meetings, presenting decisions and alternative ideas confidently Assist in preparing fee proposals for internal and external clients Oversee and conduct geotechnical design (earthworks, piling, seepage, etc.) Prepare and review technical documents including desk studies, interpretative reports, specifications, construction drawings, and design reports Perform site inspections and supervision to ensure compliance with project specifications. Mentor and develop junior team members Background: BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering or BSc/MSc in Engineering Geology or Earth Science with an Engineering Masters Membership in a relevant professional body (e.g., Institution of Civil Engineers, Geological Society) and nearing chartered status Experience within a geotechnical consultancy or contractor environment in the UK Strong knowledge and skills in geotechnical engineering principles and practices, including planning and supervising ground investigations, geotechnical design, and reporting Excellent written and verbal communication skills