Principal Geotechnical Engineer
Core
Lead technical delivery of complex geotechnical scopes for building and infrastructure projects, serving as the primary interface with clients, consultants, and contractors.
Role type
Principal Geotechnical Engineer (Leadership & Technical Authority)
Builds
Geotechnical design reports, construction specifications, and ground improvement solutions for diverse infrastructure projects.
Domain
Civil Engineering / Geotechnical Engineering
Required skills
Geotechnical design, soil-structure interaction analysis, slope stability assessment, ground improvement design, CPT interpretation, shoring and foundation design, technical writing, team leadership, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering, ICE accreditation, QGIS proficiency
Technologies
PLAXIS 2D/3D, Wallap, L-Pile, Slope/W, Slide2, Liquefy Pro, StoneC, CLiq, CPT-IT, Dips, Swedge, AutoCAD, MS Office, QGIS
Responsibilities
Develop specifications for investigations and construction; conduct bearing capacity, settlement, and seismic analyses; review method statements and monitor instrumentation data; lead and mentor engineering teams; manage workstream scope, programme, and fees; represent the organization in technical workshops and value engineering sessions.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities