Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Edinburgh seeks an experienced Senior Geotechnical Consultant to manage projects and mentor team members. The role includes conducting site investigations, preparing reports, and contributing to team development. The ideal candidate will have strong report writing skills, relevant degree, and leadership experience. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Ongoing internal training and professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Strong experience in geotechnical report writing, especially interpretative reports.
• Proven leadership and mentoring experience.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and mentor junior team members.
• Conduct geotechnical site investigations and prepare reports.
• Support the delivery of remediation strategies when necessary.

Skills

Geotechnical report writing

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

Senior Geotechnical Consultant | Edinburgh | £50,000

Are you an experienced Senior Geotechnical Consultant looking for your next career move? An exciting opportunity has opened in Edinburgh with a growing and dynamic team of geotechnical specialists. We are looking for a motivated consultant who is ready to lead challenging ground investigation projects and contribute to the growth and development of the team. As a Senior Geotechnical Consultant, you will play a key role in managing projects, mentoring junior team members, and delivering high-quality technical work across a variety of sectors. The successful Senior Geotechnical Consultant will be involved in a wide range of geotechnical and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Desk studies and site walkovers
• Phase 1 and Phase 2 geotechnical site investigations
• Borehole and trial pit logging
• Soil and rock sampling
• Preparation of interpretative reports
• Geotechnical risk assessments
• Designing and reviewing ground investigation works
• Developing geotechnical models and providing design input
• Supporting the delivery of remediation strategies where necessary

Essential Criteria

• Strong experience in geotechnical report writing (especially interpretative reports)
• Degree in Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline
• Proven leadership and mentoring experience
• Based within commuting distance to the Edinburgh office
• Full UK driving licence
• Full right to work in the UK

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Ongoing internal training and professional development opportunities
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Supportive team environment and clear progression pathways

Please reach out on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed) to apply for the Senior Geotechnical Consultant role in Edinburgh

Job Details

• Job Title: Principal Geotechnical Engineer
• Company: Penguin Recruitment
• Location: Edinburgh
• Posted: Sep 11th 2025
• Closes: Oct 12th 2025
• Sector: Contract
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time

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