Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Croydon Office
I'm looking for an ambitious Geotechnical engineer to take the step up into a geotechnical leadership role based in Croydon, where you'll spearhead complex ground investigations and foundation designs for high-profile infrastructure, residential, and commercial developments. You'll have the autonomy to set technical standards, champion innovative soil-structure solutions, and shape strategic direction, while mentoring and expanding a talented team of geotechnical engineers. Backed by dedicated support for chartership, specialist training, and flexible working, this is your chance to elevate your career into senior leadership, delivering cutting-edge geotechnical projects within a collaborative, multidisciplinary consultancy.
Lead & Mentor
Nurture the skills and confidence of junior and mid-level engineers through hands-on coaching, technical workshops, and career guidance
Create an open environment where questions are encouraged and fresh ideas flourish
Play a key role in recruiting and building a high-calibre geotechnical teamDrive Technical Excellence
Own the design and delivery of challenging site investigations, ground models, and foundation solutions for building, infrastructure and civil engineering projects
Set the standard for quality, ensuring every report and design meets rigorous industry codes and client expectations
Introduce innovative approaches to slope stability, retaining structures, ground improvement, and soil-structure interactionChampion Growth & Collaboration
Partner with business development teams to shape winning proposals and secure exciting new contracts
Forge strong relationships with clients and project teams, embedding geotechnical insight at the heart of each project
Represent our geotechnical practice in presentations, workshops, and stakeholder meetingsWho You Are
Chartered (or near-Chartered) with ICE, IStructE, or equivalent, backed by at least 5 years of hands-on geotechnical experience
A natural leader who thrives on mentoring and developing technical talent
Confident managing commercial aspects of projects, from scoping and costing to client liaison
Proficient in PLAXIS, GEO5, or similar geotechnical software, with a keen eye for practical innovationWhy You'll Love This Role
Shape your own career path: access funding for chartership, specialist training, and leadership development
Work on landmark projects: from complex urban developments to large-scale infrastructure schemes
Flexible working with a supportive team culture that values work-life balance
Competitive package and benefits tailored to recognise your contribution
Employee-owned structure provides great benefits packages and progression opportunitiesIf you're ready to lead, mentor, and grow within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take your geotechnical career to new heights in Croydon.
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