Overview
Senior Principal Geotechnical Engineer - York role at MHB Consultants. Join to apply for the Senior Principal Geotechnical Engineer - York role at MHB Consultants.
Location: York. Vacancy type: Full-time permanent. Salary: Competitive. Closing date: Friday, September 5, 2025.
How to apply: Email your details to careers@mhbconsultants.com
Job Purpose
As a Principal Engineer, you will provide strategic leadership and technical oversight for engineering projects. You will guide project teams, liaise with clients, and ensure the successful delivery of engineering projects on time and on budget. This role involves building strong client relationships and driving business development and innovation.
Responsibilities
* Lead the design, planning and execution of major infrastructure projects.
* Develop conceptual designs, produce engineering designs, drawings, and reports per project requirements, and ensure technical compliance.
* Provide technical oversight and approval for complex solutions.
* Oversee multidisciplinary teams and ensure project compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
* Manage project teams, ensuring deliverables are on time and within budget.
* Build strong client relationships and secure new business opportunities.
* Guide and mentor senior engineers, providing technical and managerial support.
* Oversee the financial management and profitability of projects.
* Contribute to business development and secure new projects through client engagement and proposal writing.
* Attend meetings representing the team and the company in industry events and technical publications.
Person Specification
Education
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ICE or IStructE accredited course.
* Chartered Engineer with ICE or related professional body.
* Proven track record acting as a Contractor’s Responsible Engineer (CRE).
Skills
* Exceptional leadership, technical expertise, and client development skills.
* Strong business acumen with a focus on project profitability and delivery.
* Ability to manage complex projects and large multidisciplinary teams.
* Exceptional client management and negotiation skills.
* Collaborate with project managers, contractors, and clients to ensure successful project execution.
Experience
* Preferably 8+ years of experience in Geotechnical Engineering with a successful track record of leading and delivering high-profile projects.
Personal Attributes
* Aptitude to work on your own initiative, be proactive and take responsibility.
* Flexible, able to multitask and prioritise.
* Highly motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team.
* Enthusiastic, hardworking and a positive, approachable manner.
* Good communication and teamwork abilities.
* Willingness to learn and adapt; able to operate in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Additional Responsibilities
* A full clean driving license would be an advantage.
* Sentinel Track Safety – PTS holder.
* Familiar with NEC4 suite of contracts.
* Site work, overnight or weekend work may be required.
Why Consider this Role?
The company has a “can do” attitude. A chance to prove yourself at a growing company with opportunities to gain business experience across the full cycle of activities from winning work to running a design team.
About Our Company
MHB Consultants was established in 2006 and currently has 66 staff based in four offices (Glasgow, Edinburgh, York and London). Our workload is 70% design work in the rail industry, with the balance in transportation, energy, heavy civil engineering, and structural sectors. We aim to provide practical solutions to save money for our clients. MHB became an Employee-Owned company in July 2020.
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