Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Overview

You will lead geotechnical projects for a multidisciplinary consultancy in London, turning site data into practical, cost-effective designs. You’ll mentor junior engineers and collaborate with clients, contractors, and design teams to deliver robust ground solutions. The role combines technical leadership, risk assessment, and delivery management across varied sectors. Join a collaborative, growth-focused environment that values expert guidance and high-quality outcomes.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary 50,000-60,000
• varied portfolio of exciting projects
• excellent career progression and professional development
• collaborative multidisciplinary team
• central London office with excellent transport links

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver geotechnical projects from initial site investigation through to detailed design
• Oversee ground investigations, interpret geotechnical data and develop ground models
• Prepare and review geotechnical reports, calculations and design recommendations
• Undertake foundation design, retaining wall assessments, earthworks and ground improvement solutions
• Assess geotechnical risks and develop safe, sustainable and cost-effective engineering solutions
• Liaise with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary design teams
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring and support to junior engineers
• Manage project programmes, budgets and technical deliverables

Key requirements

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology or a related discipline
• Strong experience in geotechnical engineering within a consultancy environment
• Good knowledge of ground investigations, geotechnical design and soil mechanics
• Experience in foundation design, ground modelling and geotechnical risk assessment
• Excellent communication, technical report-writing and project management skills
• Ability to manage projects and support the development of junior team members
• Chartered status or working towards chartership would be advantageous

• excellent communication
• mentoring and coaching
• client liaison
• geotechnical engineering
• ground investigation
• geotechnical design

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