Principal Geotechnical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary engineering company is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer in Edinburgh. The role involves leading a talented team and engaging in diverse projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes and fostering innovation within a supportive environment. This permanent position offers competitive salary and strong career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Generous pension package

Excellent working conditions

Friendly team environment

Opportunity to build and manage a team

Career progression

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Candidates must have design experience in an engineering consultancy.
• Near or achieved chartership status preferred.
• Reside in Edinburgh.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Edinburgh team of ground engineers on various projects.
• Work on slope stability, retaining walls, and mining risk assessments.
• Manage and build a team while maintaining high project standards.

Skills

Report writing

Design

Review experience

Education

Civil engineering degree

Job description

Job Description

Senior Geotechnical Engineer - London

£45-55,000 (depending on experience)

One of Britain's largest multi-disciplinary engineering companies is looking for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead the Edinburgh team of talented ground engineers. The role involves working on projects related to slope stability, retaining walls, mining risk assessment, residential, high-rise, commercial, and local authority projects.

You will join an established geotechnical team within a forward-thinking company focused on high standards, innovative projects, and industry leadership. We seek a Senior Geotechnical Engineer who is near or has achieved chartership and is looking for an opportunity to showcase their skills.

Position Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Generous pension package
• Excellent working conditions
• Friendly team environment
• Opportunity to build and manage a team
• Career progression
• Flexible benefits

To be considered, candidates must have a civil engineering degree, reside in Edinburgh, and have design experience within an engineering consultancy. We are particularly interested in candidates with report writing, design, and review experience.

If interested in this or other geoenvironmental/geotechnical roles, please contact Joel Bullen at [contact details] or call [phone number removed]. We have many vacancies available. This is a permanent position. Penguin Recruitment operates as a recruitment agency for this role.