Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Kingswinford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading geotechnical consultancy in Kingswinford seeks a Principal Geotechnical Engineer with over 10 years of experience. The role involves leading complex projects, providing technical oversight, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have a strong background in geotechnical design and a proven ability to produce high-level reports. This position offers a strategic role in team development and client relationships.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' geotechnical engineering experience within consultancy.
• Strong background in complex ground investigation and design.
• Proven ability to produce and review high-level interpretive reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical design and investigation strategies.
• Provide senior technical oversight for reporting.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers across the team.
• Act as a key technical advisor to clients.
• Drive quality, compliance, and safety standards.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Project leadership

Technical oversight

Client management

Job description

Bennett and Game are pleased to be representing a long-established geotechnical and geo-environmental consultancy recognised for delivering high-quality investigation, design and technical advice across residential, commercial and infrastructure sectors. With a strong pipeline of repeat clients and continued investment in people, technology and specialist services, they are now seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer. This opportunity suits someone with 10+ years' experience who wants to lead complex projects, guide technical standards and play a key role in team development and client relationships.

Principal Geotechnical Engineer Job Overview

• Lead geotechnical design, investigation strategies and technically complex projects
• Provide senior technical oversight for reporting, modelling and risk assessments
• Mentor, review and develop junior and senior engineers across the team
• Act as a key technical advisor to clients and support strategic project planning
• Drive quality, compliance and safety standards across all project stages
• Support business growth through client management and proposal input

Principal Geotechnical Engineer Job Requirements

• 10+ years' geotechnical engineering experience within consultancy
• Strong background in complex ground investigation, advanced logging and design
• Proven ability to produce and review high-level interpretive geotechnical reports
• Experience leading projects and managing multidisciplin...