Principal Geotechnical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A medium-sized geotechnical company based in Edinburgh is seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer for a permanent role. The successful candidate will work on diverse projects including rail, road, and residential developments. Responsibilities include project delivery, client liaison, and potential growth into management. Benefits include a competitive salary, enhanced pension scheme, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Additional Annual Leave opportunities

Hybrid Working

Flexible Working

Vehicle Access/Car Allowance

Qualifications

• Geology degree or relevant discipline required.
• Chartership desired but not essential.
• Ground investigation, slope stability, and report writing experience necessary.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Must be within commutable distance from Edinburgh office.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ground investigation projects and site characterisation.
• Manage geo-environmental assessments and validations.
• Collaborate with clients and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering expertise

Report writing

Client liaison

Ground investigation

Ground stability assessment

Education

Geology degree

Relevant degree

Job description

Overview

Principal Geotechnical Engineer — Edinburgh. Permanent role. £40,000 to £60,000 per annum.

The successful Principal Geotechnical Engineer candidate will have the chance to work on a variety of rail, road, industrial, leisure, commercial and residential projects nationwide, gaining valuable experience alongside other experienced engineers.

Responsibilities

• Ground investigation project delivery, site characterisation, report writing and client liaison.
• Work on geo-environmental ground investigation and assessment, remediation and validation, contract management, and planning and regulatory liaison.
• Opportunity to grow into a management role within the company, as the client promotes from within.

Qualifications

• Geology degree; another relevant degree.
• Chartership desired but not essential.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ground investigation, slope stability and report writing experience.
• Commutable distance from Edinburgh office.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Additional Annual Leave opportunities
• Hybrid Working
• Flexible Working
• Vehicle Access/Car Allowance

Company information

My client is a medium-sized leading geotechnical and geoenvironmental company based in Edinburgh and is looking for a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join their diverse and experienced projects team.

How to apply

Interested in this or other roles in Geotechnical or Geo-Environmental, please contact William Lisle at (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website.

This is a permanent role.

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