Principal Geotechnical Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join a talented team in Portsmouth. The ideal candidate will lead junior staff, assist in complex geotechnical projects, and ensure compliance with legislation. This role offers competitive salary and flexible working options, ideal for professionals seeking growth in their careers.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Holiday benefits

Training benefits

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must have relevant geotechnical experience.
• Degree in a related field is required.
• Full UK driving licence necessary.
• Must live within commutable distance of Portsmouth office.

Responsibilities

• Design foundations and assess slope stability.
• Mentor and develop junior staff.
• Prepare geotechnical design reports.
• Ensure compliance with contaminated land legislation.

Skills

Relevant geotechnical experience

Plaxis 2D experience

Team mentoring

Foundation design

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

Plaxis 2D

Job description

Overview

Principal Geotechnical Engineer | Portsmouth | £50,000

Are you looking for a new opportunity with a geotechnical and environmental specialist? Are you looking to help lead a talented ground consultancy team? If you are a Principal Geotechnical Engineer looking for an exciting new role in Portsmouth, then this might be the perfect opportunity for you. My client is looking for a new Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join their talented Portsmouth team. The successful candidate will have the chance to use their experience to help manage the development of junior staff, as well as working on personal professional development. The role presents an exciting opportunity to work with multidisciplinary teams and top clients.

Responsibilities

• Foundation design
• Slope stability assessments
• Retaining walls design and assessment
• Team mentoring and development of junior staff
• Geotechnical design reports
• Contaminated land legislation compliance

Qualifications & Requirements

• Essential Criteria: Relevant geotechnical experience
• Relevant degree
• Plaxis 2D experience
• Full UK driving licence
• Live within a commutable distance of the Portsmouth office

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working
• Holiday benefits
• Training benefits
• Generous pension scheme

If you are interested in applying for the position of Principal Geotechnical Engineer please contact me on (phone number removed) or email me. This is a permanent role.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position