Join one of the UK's leading independent engineering consultancies, known for delivering high-quality, sustainable solutions across civil, structural, environmental, geotechnical and transport disciplines. You'll become part of a collaborative, people-focused team where your professional growth and technical curiosity are genuinely supported.
Due to a increase in workload, the geotechnical and environmental team are seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist, you will play a pivotal role: managing projects, mentoring junior professionals, and contributing to business development. This is a key, permanent leadership position.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage a growing multidisciplinary geotechnical and environmental team (engineering geologists, geo-environmental and geotechnical engineers).
* Act as a project manager: define project scope, lead technical teams, and deliver to time, quality, and budget.
* Provide strong technical leadership, applying high-level geotechnical, geological, and environmental engineering expertise.
* Support business development efforts build and maintain client relationships, identify new opportunities, and contribute to winning new work.
* Deliver across a broad range of sectors: infrastructure, industrial, residential, commercial, and leisure developments.
* Ensure solutions are technically robust, cost-effective, and aligned with client needs.
* Technical Competencies & Expectations
* You will need to demonstrate:
* Experience scoping and reviewing ground risk: preliminary risk assessments, intrusive ground investigations, sampling, and lab testing.
* A working knowledge of contaminated-land legislation and planning processes, supported by geo-environmental specialists.
* Strong interpretative report writing: ground-modelling, soil/rock characterisation, geotechnical behaviour.
* Capability to prepare, review, and authorize comprehensive ground investigation and geotechnical design reports.
Expertise in detailed design for:
* Slope stability
* Foundations (shallow and deep)
* Earthworks and reinforced earthworks
* Retaining structures
* Soil and rock engineering
* Ground improvement techniques
* Ground movement, settlement, subsidence
* Natural cavities or mineral workings
* Temporary works (e.g., crane platforms, working platforms)
* Leadership & Development
* Mentor and develop junior geotechnical and environmental staff.
* Provide technical governance, ensuring best practice and consistency across reports and designs.
* Support and drive continuous improvement within the team.
* Business & Client Engagement
* Build and nurture a client base by providing high-quality, technically sound, and efficient geotechnical solutions.
* Contribute to fee proposals, pitches, and bids.
* Work with the wider business to align geotechnical strategy with broader business goals.
Candidate Profile
* Ideally Chartered Geotechnical Engineer, Chartered Engineer, or similarly qualified geologist/engineering geologist.
* Experience and people management experience.
* Feel confident across the full geotechnical project lifecycle: risk assessment, design, reporting, and site work.
* Are committed to mentoring and developing less experienced team members.
* Are commercially aware and have some experience in business development / client relationship building.
What's In It For You
* A permanent role in a growing, technically respected multi-disciplinary consultancy.
* Opportunity to lead and shape geotechnical work in your region.
* Meaningful mentorship responsibilities and a chance to grow a team.
* Exposure to varied and challenging projects across sectors.
* Competitive compensation and benefits (depending on office policy).
Benefits
* Generous Salary
* 25 days holidays + Bank holidays (long term service holidays)
* Contributed Pension Scheme
* Flexible & Hybrid working
* Medical & Health Cover
* Bonus Scheme (Loyalty)
* Cycle to work scheme
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