Principal Geotechnical Design Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working

Bonus schemes

Professional fees paid

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Edinburgh is seeking a Principal Geotechnical Design Engineer to join a private multidisciplinary engineering consultancy. The role covers ground investigation and design, with a focus on foundations, earthworks, retaining structures and slope stability.

You will work across projects, mentor junior staff, and contribute to technical reports. The ideal candidate will have strong UK consultancy experience, a degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, chartered status

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• Strong UK consultancy experience across investigation and design.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage ground investigations and interpret geotechnical data.
• Develop ground models and produce technical reports; design foundations, earthworks and slope stability.
• Support junior staff and contribute to project delivery.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Ground investigation

Project management

Communication

Driving licence

Education

Civil or Geotechnical Engineering degree

Chartered engineer status or working towards

Tools

Geotechnical modelling software

Job description

Principal Geotechnical Design Engineer – Edinburgh

REF: BY238323

Salary: £42,000 – £50,000

We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established, privately owned multidisciplinary engineering consultancy for a Principal Geotechnical Design Engineer to join its team in Edinburgh.

With a strong UK presence and expertise spanning civil, structural, geotechnical, environmental, transportation and water engineering, the company delivers innovative, sustainable and cost-effective solutions across a diverse project portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for a Principal Geotechnical Design Engineer to join a collaborative team with strong opportunities for professional development and career progression.

The Role

As a Principal Geotechnical Design Engineer, you’ll work across both ground investigation and design, including planning and managing investigations, interpreting geotechnical data, developing ground models and producing technical reports. You’ll also undertake geotechnical analysis and design covering foundations, earthworks, retaining structures, settlement and slope stability, while supporting junior staff and contributing to project delivery.

What’s Offered

• Competitive salary (£42,000 – £50,000) and flexible benefits

• Generous annual leave

• Contributory pension, healthcare and life insurance

• Professional fees and training covered

• Flexible/hybrid working

• Bonus and loyalty schemes

• Clear career progression opportunities

The Principal Geotechnical Design Engineer will ideally have:

• Strong UK consultancy experience across investigation and design

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology

• Chartered or working towards chartership

• Experience with relevant geotechnical modelling software

• Excellent communication and project management skills

• A full clean driving licence

• Full right to work in the UK

• Be living in or within commuting distance of Edinburgh