Principle Geotechnical Engineer

Geotechnical Engineer

Permanent

Birmingham

£55,000.00

Job Description

Our client is a well-established, highly regarded a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. They are known for delivering innovative and technically demanding solutions across sectors including environmental, highways, commercial, and infrastructure development.

With a reputation for excellence and a client list featuring some of the UK’s top blue-chip property developers, they offer a supportive and collaborative working culture with real progression opportunities.

As part of continued growth, our client is looking to strengthen their Geotechnical team with the appointment of a Senior/Principle Geotechnical Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity to join their newly launched, state-of-the-art Manchester office, becoming an influential member of a growing team.

You’ll be involved in projects of varying size and geotechnical complexity — from concept design through to construction — supporting major schemes across the UK.

What are we looking for?

  • Minimum six years’ experience in UK-based geotechnical consultancy
  • Deep knowledge and passion for ground engineering and geoenvironmental analysis
  • Experience preparing ground models, remediation plans, and complex design outputs
  • Strong understanding of UK standards and policy, including CDM regulations, DMRB, BS5930, EC7
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GEO5, and related geotechnical software
  • Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Earth Sciences
  • Chartered or actively working towards chartership (ICE or GeolSoc preferred)

Job Benefits

  • Salary £55,000 (DOE) plus benefits
  • 26 days holiday
  • Annual leave trading – up to five days per year
  • Two days volunteering for each team member per year
  • Income protection
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Financial planning consultation
  • Payment of professional membership fees
  • High quality on the job training and mentoring