Senior Geotechnical Engineer Location: East Staffordshire | Salary: £40,000- £45,000 Excellent Benefits Package About This Opportunity Join a leading global sustainability consultancy as a Senior Geotechnical Engineer specialising in private residential development projects. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a specialist geotechnical team on complex residential developments across the UK, with the majority of your time spent in the office at senior level while still getting hands-on with field investigations when needed. The Senior Geotechnical Engineer Role As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you'll be instrumental in managing and delivering geotechnical solutions for residential developments nationwide. The position offers the perfect blend of technical leadership, project management, and field expertise, focusing primarily on slope stability analysis and settlement assessments for residential projects. Essential Qualifications & Experience Minimum degree in Earth Sciences, with MSc in Geotechnical Engineering preferred Minimum 5 years UK experience in ground investigation and geotechnical roles Professional experience with slope stability analysis, settlement appraisals, and retaining wall assessments Proficiency in geotechnical analysis software (Geo5, Slope/W, or similar)Technical Skills Expert knowledge of ground investigation techniques and site supervision Experience with Holebase, AutoCAD, and QGIS software packages Strong understanding of soil and rock logging to British Standards Knowledge of UK regulatory guidance and geotechnical design codesProfessional Development Extensive training and development opportunities within a global consultancy network Support for Continued Professional Development (CPD) Access to cutting-edge geotechnical software and analysis tools Mentoring programs and technical communitiesWork Environment Primarily office-based role at with strategic site visits Collaborative team environment with experienced professionals Opportunity to shape sustainable development practices Work on career-defining projects with real community impactIndustry Context & Growth Potential A Senior geotechnical engineer with 5 years experience typically earns £33,000-£44,000, making this role competitively positioned within the market. The residential development sector continues to drive significant demand for geotechnical expertise, particularly in slope stability analysis and settlement assessment. If you could see yourself as a Senior Geotechnical Engineer in this role, please reach out to Alex at Calibre Search Manchester - (phone number removed) Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business