Principal Geotechnical Engineer
Core
Lead and manage geotechnical projects from investigation through to design and construction for major infrastructure clients including rail, energy, and nuclear sectors.
Role type
Principal Geotechnical Engineer (Senior IC with leadership)
Builds
Foundation designs, slope stability assessments, ground improvement solutions, and technical reports for large-scale infrastructure projects.
Domain
Civil Engineering / Geotechnical Engineering / Infrastructure
Required skills
Geotechnical design, ground investigation, foundation design, slope stability assessment, ground improvement, project management, technical standards compliance, fee bid preparation, mentoring
Preferred skills
Chartered Engineer status, experience with UK design codes, ability to work independently, travel within UK
Technologies
Geotechnical design software, CAD for construction drawings
Responsibilities
Lead geotechnical projects from desk study to construction, apply innovative approaches to ground engineering, mentor junior staff, prepare technical documents and fee bids, engage with clients and technical directors
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership