Principal Geotechncial Engineer in Sheffield

Energy Jobline ZR; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Company pension

Membership fees paid

CPD and training

Career progression

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Sheffield is seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical design and project delivery on a varied project portfolio. The role focuses on technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers and delivering robust reports.

The position offers hybrid working, a competitive salary in the £45,000–£50,000 range, and opportunities for professional development within a well‑established multidisciplinary consultancy.

Qualifications

• Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering or Engineering Geology is required.
• 8 years' consultancy experience is required.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of geotechnical projects.
• Plan and supervise ground investigations.
• Produce and review factual and interpretative geotechnical reports.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Support project delivery to programme and budget.

Skills

Geotechnical design experience

Report writing

Communication skills

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology or related

Job description

Principal Geotechnical Engineer Sheffield £45,000 - £50,000

A fantastic opportunity has become available for a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join a well-established multidisciplinary consultancy in Sheffield. This role would suit an experienced geotechnical engineer looking to take on a technical leadership position within a close-knit team. You will play a key role in delivering geotechnical projects while providing technical support and mentoring to junior engineers. The workload is varied and includes geotechnical design, ground investigations, geotechnical risk assessments and technical reporting across a range of commercial, residential and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Leading the technical delivery of geotechnical projects.
• Undertaking geotechnical design, including foundation and slope stability assessments.
• Planning and supervising ground investigations.
• Producing and reviewing factual and interpretative geotechnical reports.
• Carrying out geotechnical risk assessments.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring junior engineers.
• Liaising with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Supporting project delivery to programme and budget.

Requirements

• Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 8 years' consultancy experience.
• Strong geotechnical design experience.
• Experience planning and interpreting ground investigations.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Chartered status is desirable but not essential.

Benefits

• Hybrid working.
• Company pension.
• Professional membership fees paid.
• Ongoing training and CPD.
• Clear opportunities for career progression.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Varied project portfolio across multiple sectors.

If you are a Principal Geotechnical Engineer looking to take the next step in your career with a consultancy that offers technical responsibility, career progression and a diverse workload, we would like to hear from you