Lead Geotechnical Engineer for Power Infrastructure

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland; Tadcaster; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LSTC Group Ltd is seeking a Principal Geotechnical / Geoenvironmental Engineer to join the team in Tadcaster. Lead as a technical authority, own projects from brief to delivery, and shape our geoenvironmental capability while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

We value experienced engineers with chartered status, a track record mentoring others, and the ability to manage multi-disciplinary inputs and deadlines. UK driving licence and willingness to travel are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Geology, Geotechnical/Geoenvironmental Engineering or related field.
• Chartered status with a relevant Professional Institution.
• 10+ years' geotechnical/geoenvironmental engineering and site investigation experience.
• Advanced, up-to-date knowledge of industry legislation and best practice.
• Track record mentoring junior engineers.
• Strong ability to juggle priorities, meet deadlines, and integrate multi-disciplinary inputs into robust solutions.
• OHL industry experience is a plus.
• Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead as a technical authority guiding project managers and mentoring junior engineers.
• Own geotechnical, geoenvironmental and foundation projects from client brief to delivery and budget control.
• Drive geoenvironmental procedures and uphold quality standards.
• Lead Health & Safety and CDM compliance across deliverables.
• Mentor and develop team, review performance and build a high-performing group.
• Identify tender opportunities, prepare costs and proposals.

Job description

LSTC Group Ltd is seeking a Principal Geotechnical / Geoenvironmental Engineer to join the team in Tadcaster. Lead as a technical authority, own projects from brief to delivery, and shape our geoenvironmental capability while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

We value experienced engineers with chartered status, a track record mentoring others, and the ability to manage multi-disciplinary inputs and deadlines. UK driving licence and willingness to travel are required.