Chartered Principal Geotechnical Engineer

London Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

Senior Principal Geotechnical Engineer needed to lead high‑quality geotechnical solutions for major UK and international infrastructure projects. You will provide technical leadership within multidisciplinary teams and oversee delivery while mentoring junior engineers. You’ll apply advanced modelling, ground investigations, and design reviews across concept to detailed design. The role combines technical excellence with project leadership and commercial oversight. This is a chance to shape critical foundations and earthworks within a collaborative, innovation‑driven firm.

Pay / Benefits

Competitive salary
Profit share scheme
Discretionary bonus
Employee Assistance Programme
Ongoing professional development and training
Career progression opportunities

Responsibilities

Lead geotechnical assignments across the UK, Ireland, and internationally
Perform design and analysis across all project stages from concept to detailed design
Review internal and third‑party designs for technical excellence and standards compliance
Identify value engineering opportunities and develop innovative, cost‑effective designs
Carry out finite element modelling and interpret results for design support
Prepare technical reports, calculations, specifications, drawings, and project documents
Conduct site inspections, ground investigations, and construction supervision in collaboration with contractors and design teams
Manage project programmes, resources, budgets, and staff utilisation to ensure delivery

Key requirements

Chartered Civil Engineer with extensive geotechnical design experience
Postgraduate qualification in geotechnical or related discipline (preferred)
Extensive knowledge of Eurocodes and UK/international design standards, contracts, methodologies
Strong understanding of geotechnical principles, data interpretation, and advanced numerical modelling
Experience in design/analysis of piled foundations, excavations, retaining systems, earthworks, soil/rock slope engineering, seismic analysis
Experience with ground investigation specification, tender documentation, and data interpretation
Experience leading projects, managing commercial performance, programme delivery, and budgeting
Strong stakeholder management and client relationship skills
People management experience (advantageous)