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Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 55,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire

Expire in: 25 days

Job Description

A leading engineering and design consultancy is looking for an experienced Senior/Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join their Ground Engineering team in either Manchester, Leeds, or Belfast.
This is a great opportunity to join one of the UK's leading geotechnical consultancies, supporting a growing portfolio of prestigious projects across infrastructure and energy sectors including defence, rail, highways, water, renewable energy, low carbon engineering, and nuclear power.
Responsibilities of Senior/Principal Geotechnical Engineer:
  * Lead geotechnical projects with strong technical and management credentials across UK and international programmes
  * Mentor and develop junior geotechnical engineers within the team
  * Deliver geotechnical design including structures, foundations, slopes, and anchors using appropriate tools and workflows
  * Apply digital geotechnical engineering capability including AI and machine learning in geotechnical design
  * Manage client relationships, work planning, and commercial management across projects
  * Apply CDM Regulations within design and ground investigation environments
  * Support business development and work winning activity to expand infrastructure and energy geotechnics capability
  * Produce high quality reports with a self-checking approach to accuracy and delivery
Essential Requirements Senior/Principal Geotechnical Engineer:
  * Degree in Civil Engineering or Geology with a postgraduate qualification in a geotechnical subject
  * Chartered status as a civil engineer or geologist
  * Proven geotechnical design experience and numerical/analytical capabilities using tools such as GeoStudio, Repute, Wallap, or equivalent
  * Experience working in Design and Build environments
  * Strong project management and commercial track record
  * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with confidence to liaise with clients
  * Willingness to travel within the UK and overseas
  * Valid UK driving licence

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