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Principal Engineering Geologist

Manchester, LEVEL 4, gb💼 Full-time🗓 2026-04-13 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead and manage geotechnical projects from investigation through design and construction for major rail, transit, energy, and infrastructure clients.

Role type

Principal Engineering Geologist (Technical Lead & Project Manager)

Builds

Geotechnical designs, ground improvement solutions, and construction oversight for rail, highways, energy, and water sectors.

Domain

Civil Engineering / Geotechnical Engineering / Infrastructure

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Geotechnical project management, ground investigation, slope stability assessment, remediation, historic mine workings analysis, rock mechanics, Quaternary geology, technical leadership, proposal development, risk assessment, design reporting

Preferred skills

Chartered status (Geologist or Engineer), experience in nuclear or MOD sectors, familiarity with current design codes and standards

Technologies

Ground investigation tools, design software, risk assessment frameworks

Responsibilities

Lead geotechnical projects from investigation to construction, apply innovative approaches to ground improvement, provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior staff, lead fee bids and proposals, manage client relationships and project execution

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight

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