Principal Geotechnical Engineer: Exciting leadership opportunity at this innovative and collaborative, Large Multi-disciplinary Consultancy. The role is based in Manchester.
Overview
Our client is a premier international consultancy specialising in engineering, environmental solutions, and future‑ready infrastructure. With decades of experience delivering innovative projects across diverse sectors, they combine technical expertise with a commitment to engineering with community in mind.
They are seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to provide innovative and influential leadership across a wide range of projects, supporting business growth and maintaining the highest technical and commercial standards within their growing team in Manchester.
Role
* Guide geotechnical design and ensuring robust, compliant and efficient project delivery.
* Deliver geotechnical assessments from desk study through to detailed design (GIR/GDR). Undertake earthworks design, slope stability and settlement analysis.
* Design and oversee ground investigations, including laboratory testing programmes. Interpret data to derive geotechnical parameters and inform engineering solutions.
* Manage project delivery, budgets and financial performance, support option assessments and contribute to efficient, value‑driven solutions.
* Build and maintain strong client relationships through clear technical communication and contribute to meetings and collaborative project discussions.
* Mentor and line manage junior staff, supporting their technical and professional growth, providing technical oversight and maintaining high standards across project outputs.
Requirements
* Degree in geotechnical engineering, geology or related discipline
* Progress towards or achievement of Chartership (e.g. CGeol, CEng) is desirable.
* Strong track record in ground investigation and geotechnical design.
* In‑depth knowledge of UK standards and ground risk management is essential.
* Proven project management capability.
* Full UK driving licence.
On offer
* Competitive salary
* Flexible hybrid working options
* Chartership bonuses and funded professional membership.
* Tailored training and development aligned to personal career goals.
* Flexible benefits scheme including childcare support, additional holiday, travel insurance and more.
* Inclusive, supportive, growth‑focused culture within a rapidly expanding national geo‑environmental team.
All Evan Craig vacancies require right to work in the UK.
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