Job Description
Principal Geotechnical Engineer
Location: Edinburgh
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary : 50,000 - 58,000 (DOE) plus benefits
I'm working with a highly respected UK consultancy that's looking to appoint a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join their growing Edinburgh team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across the energy, transportation, industrial, retail, residential, and commercial sectors, with clear routes for career progression for those who have achieved chartership and are ready to take the next step in their career.
About the Role
As a Principal Geotechnical Engineer, you'll lead on the design, analysis, and delivery of geotechnical solutions for multidisciplinary projects across the UK. You'll play a key role in project management, technical leadership, and mentoring junior engineers, while supporting the wider team in business development and bid preparation.
Key Responsibilities
1. Interpret and manipulate geotechnical data from site investigations for a wide range of projects.
2. Prepare ground models and define design parameters.
3. Undertake geotechnical analysis and design, including pile design, settlement assessments, slope stability, retaining walls, and foundation design.
4. Review technical models and ensure quality acr...