Lead Geotechnical Engineer – Rail & Infrastructure Projects
Crouch Waterfall & Partners Ltd
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Job summary
Crouch Waterfall is expanding its geotechnical team in Exeter, offering a Principal & Senior Geotechnical Engineer role within the Vulcain Engineering Group. You will lead geotechnical designs for temporary and permanent works, mentor junior staff, and manage projects across rail, infrastructure and buildings, with a clear path to senior leadership.
The role combines hands-on technical ownership with client liaison, reporting, and opportunities for career progression within a growing,
Qualifications
- Degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering.
- Experience leading technical scopes or small teams.
- Chartered status with a recognised body (CEng or CGeol).
- Experience on UK projects and knowledge of UK standards.
- Strong written and spoken English.
Responsibilities
- Take technical and delivery ownership of geotechnical projects, leading designs for temporary and permanent works.
- Lead project delivery, manage priorities, programmes and quality.
- Coordinate engineers and technicians, provide technical direction.
- Manage programmes, resourcing, forecasting and invoicing input.
- Prepare and review technical reports and feasibility studies.
- Undertake site inspections and geotechnical surveys.
- Act as key client contact and support business development.
- Collaborate with other offices, mentor junior staff, contribute to growth.
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Job description
Crouch Waterfall is expanding its geotechnical team in Exeter, offering a Principal & Senior Geotechnical Engineer role within the Vulcain Engineering Group. You will lead geotechnical designs for temporary and permanent works, mentor junior staff, and manage projects across rail, infrastructure and buildings, with a clear path to senior leadership.
The role combines hands-on technical ownership with client liaison, reporting, and opportunities for career progression within a growing,
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