Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Overview

In this role you will lead geotechnical design for foundations, earthworks, slopes and deep excavations as part of major infrastructure projects. You will manage design teams, review calculations and reports, and interpret ground investigation data to develop ground models. You will oversee risk assessments, ensure compliance with standards, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and clients. You will mentor junior engineers and support business development and client relationships. This is an opportunity to influence high-profile infrastructure projects and drive technical excellence within a leading civil engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical design for foundations, retaining structures, earthworks, slopes and deep excavations
• Manage and review geotechnical design calculations, assessments and technical reports
• Interpret ground investigation data and develop ground models and design parameters
• Oversee settlement, bearing capacity, slope stability and ground movement assessments
• Provide technical leadership, design assurance and independent technical reviews
• Manage geotechnical risks and ensure designs comply with relevant standards, codes and project specifications
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, contractors and other stakeholders
• Support project delivery, technical proposals, resource planning and client relationships
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, supporting technical excellence within the team

Key requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline
• Extensive experience in geotechnical engineering, particularly design consultancy and major infrastructure projects
• Strong technical expertise in geotechnical design, calculations and reporting
• Experience leading design teams and managing technical deliverables
• Good knowledge of Eurocodes, relevant British Standards and geotechnical design software
• Chartered status with a relevant professional institution (CEng, CGeol or equivalent) is desirable
• Excellent communication, leadership and client-facing skills

• communication
• leadership
• client-facing skills
• geotechnical design
• calculations and reporting
• ground investigation interpretation

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