Principal Geotechnical Design Engineer – Overview
Westney Consulting Group invites applications for a Principal Geotechnical Design Engineer position. The role can be based in Durham, North Yorkshire or West Yorkshire with hybrid working (2 days per week from home). It is a permanent, full‑time role offering an annual salary up to £60,000.
Benefits
* Salary up to £60,000
* Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days
* Pension scheme: up to 6% contribution
* Hybrid working to support work‑life balance
* Ongoing professional development through varied project work
* Flexible working system allowing team members to accrue 1.5 days flexi time per month
* Cycle2work scheme
* Discounts from leading retailers
* Generous maternity leave package
Responsibilities
* Develop and review geotechnical designs, calculations and reports
* Oversee geological and geotechnical reports and scheme design drawings, along with geotechnical risk assessments
* Ensure compliance with local and international standards, including Eurocodes, British Standards and CIRIA reports
* Work as the Technical Lead on single and multidisciplinary teams on medium to large‑scale projects
* Manage budgets, schedules and deliverables
* Contribute to planning and feasibility stages
* Manage and mentor team members, develop their skills and conduct training sessions and knowledge sharing initiatives
Requirements
* Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered Engineer status
* Substantial senior‑level geotechnical design experience, including embedded retaining walls, gravity walls, soil nails, rock anchor systems and remedial solutions for land slip remediation sites
* Experience in major infrastructure or resource projects within consultancies
* Advanced knowledge of soil mechanics, rock and soil engineering, ground improvement, retaining wall design and geotechnical software
* A full UK driving licence
* Innovative solutions for challenging ground conditions
* Familiarity with geotechnical codes and standards
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries: Construction
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