Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in London is seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to lead a varied portfolio of geotechnical projects from investigation through design and delivery.

This senior role offers technical leadership, mentoring of junior engineers, and opportunities to contribute to bids and business development while ensuring high-quality, client-focused outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Significant geotechnical consultancy experience.
• Chartered or working towards Chartered status.
• Strong communication skills and client relationship ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage geotechnical projects from investigation through design and delivery.
• Provide input across foundations, retaining structures, ground improvement and earthworks.
• Review ground investigation data and produce technical reports.
• Undertake and review geotechnical calculations and design work.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and other design disciplines.
• Mentor junior and graduate engineers.
• Contribute to bids, fee proposals and business development.
• Take responsibility for the technical quality and delivery of projects.

Skills

Project leadership

Client liaison

Geotechnical design

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Principal Geotechnical Engineer - London
50,000 - 65,000 + benefits

An established and growing engineering consultancy is looking for a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join their London team.

This is a senior opportunity for an experienced geotechnical engineer looking to take on greater technical responsibility, lead projects and support the development of junior engineers.

The role:

• Lead and manage a range of geotechnical projects from investigation through to design and delivery.
• Provide technical input across foundations, retaining structures, ground improvement and earthworks.
• Review and interpret ground investigation data and produce technical reports.
• Undertake and review geotechnical calculations and design work.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and other design disciplines.
• Support and mentor junior and graduate engineers.
• Contribute to bids, fee proposals and business development.
• Take responsibility for the technical quality and delivery of projects.

About you:

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or a related subject.
• Significant experience working within a geotechnical consultancy.
• Strong technical knowledge across geotechnical design and ground investigation.
• Experience managing projects and providing technical leadership.
• Chartered or working towards Chartered status.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues.

The role offers the opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of technically interesting projects while progressing within a supportive and expanding team.