Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in London is seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer with 10+ years’ experience to lead geotechnical design for major infrastructure and civil projects, oversee technical reports, and mentor junior engineers. You will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, ensure compliance with Eurocodes and British Standards, and provide technical leadership from design through delivery.

This senior role requires strong client-facing skills and a track record of delivering complex

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical design for foundations, retaining structures, earthworks, slopes and deep excavations.
• Manage and review geotechnical design calculations, assessments and technical reports.
• Interpret ground investigation data and develop appropriate ground models and design parameters.
• Oversee settlement, bearing capacity, slope stability and ground movement assessments.
• Provide technical leadership, design assurance and independent technical reviews.
• Manage geotechnical risks and ensure designs comply with relevant standards, codes and project specifications.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Support project delivery, technical proposals, resource planning and client relationships.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, supporting technical excellence within the team.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Leadership

Client communication

Eurocodes knowledge

Education

Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Principal Geotechnical Engineer

London, UK

Experience: 10+ years

We are currently looking for a Principal Geotechnical Engineer for an opportunity based in London.

The role will involve leading the delivery of geotechnical design for major infrastructure and civil engineering projects, providing technical leadership, managing design teams and supporting clients throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical design for foundations, retaining structures, earthworks, slopes and deep excavations.
• Manage and review geotechnical design calculations, assessments and technical reports.
• Interpret ground investigation data and develop appropriate ground models and design parameters.
• Oversee settlement, bearing capacity, slope stability and ground movement assessments.
• Provide technical leadership, design assurance and independent technical reviews.
• Manage geotechnical risks and ensure designs comply with relevant standards, codes and project specifications.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Support project delivery, technical proposals, resource planning and client relationships.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, supporting technical excellence within the team.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in geotechnical engineering, particularly design consultancy and major infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical expertise in geotechnical design, calculations and reporting.
• Experience leading design teams and managing technical deliverables.
• Good knowledge of Eurocodes, relevant British Standards and geotechnical design software.
• Chartered status with a relevant professional institution (CEng, CGeol or equivalent) is desirable.
• Excellent communication, leadership and client-facing skills.