Principal Geo Environmental Consultant

isepglobal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Performance-related bonus

Private healthcare

Cycle to Work scheme

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer in London to lead major infrastructure projects, provide technical leadership, and drive business growth. The role oversees project delivery from concept to completion with a focus on high technical standards and strong client relationships.

The successful candidate will manage multidisciplinary teams, mentor staff, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent.
• Experience acting as CRE or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, planning and delivery of major infrastructure projects.
• Develop conceptual and detailed engineering designs, drawings, specs and reports.
• Provide technical leadership and approval for complex solutions.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams to deliver safely, on time and within budget.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, standards and industry best practice.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Support business development including proposals and client engagement.
• Mentor engineers and technical staff.
• Monitor project performance, financial delivery and profitability.
• Represent the organisation at meetings and industry events.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Project delivery

Communication

Team management

CRE experience

Education

BEng or MEng in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

NEC4 contracts

PTS Certification

Job description

Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Location: London

Salary: 45,000 - 55,000

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and ambitious Principal Engineer to join a growing multidisciplinary engineering consultancy. This senior position offers the chance to lead major infrastructure projects, provide technical leadership, and play a key role in business development and team growth.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing project delivery from concept through to completion, ensuring high technical standards, strong client relationships, and successful commercial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, planning, and delivery of major infrastructure projects.
• Develop conceptual and detailed engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Provide technical leadership and approval for complex engineering solutions.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and industry best practice.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Support business development activities, including proposal preparation and client engagement.
• Mentor and develop engineers and technical staff.
• Monitor project performance, financial delivery, and profitability.
• Represent the organisation at meetings, industry events, and professional forums.

Candidate Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent professional accreditation).
• Demonstrable experience acting as a Contractor's Responsible Engineer (CRE) or in a comparable role.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong technical expertise in infrastructure engineering.
• Proven leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent client relationship management and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Strong commercial awareness and project delivery experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working collaboratively with project managers, contractors, consultants, and clients.

Experience

• Typically 8+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Successful track record of leading and delivering complex infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and project budgets.

Desirable Requirements

• Full UK driving licence.
• Sentinel Track Safety (PTS) certification.
• Familiarity with NEC4 contracts.
• Willingness to undertake occasional site visits, overnight stays, and weekend work where project requirements demand.

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave including public holidays.
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave.
• Competitive pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Life assurance.
• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• Income protection.
• Professional membership subscriptions paid.
• Private healthcare.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position