Principal Geotechnical Engineer

​; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Leeds is seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role emphasizes client relationship management, technical delivery, and supports project management for significant geotechnical designs. Ideal candidates will hold a BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering and possess Chartered status. Offering a competitive salary and hybrid working conditions, this position is an excellent opportunity to work on landmark projects while contributing to sustainable solutions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Extensive Benefits Package

Inclusive, collaborative culture

Opportunities on landmark projects

Qualifications

• A successful record of project delivery in geotechnical design.
• Demonstrable technical background in applied geotechnical engineering.
• Proven ability in leadership and motivation of teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to health & safety in designs.
• Manage individual client relationships.
• Deliver high quality technical governance on projects.
• Prepare and track project budgets.
• Mentor team members for continuous improvement.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Client relationship management

Technical delivery

Education

BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering

MSc in Geotechnical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (IEng/CEng)

Job description

LEEDS

Principal Geotechnical Engineer: Another fantastic opportunity at this Large, forward-focused, Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy. This role is based in Leeds.

Our client is a well-established Multidisciplinary Consultancy operating across the UK and internationally. Known for its commitment to sustainable infrastructure and forward-thinking design, the firm supports a broad range of private and public sector projects, from transport and energy to urban development and environmental planning.

They are currently looking for talented and motivated Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join their Ground Engineering team. This role will be based at their Leeds office and can be worked flexibly with 3 days per week office-work/on-site minimum and the option of adjusted start and finish times.

This company takes pride in developing well-rounded engineers who are actively supported to achieve their career goals. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence, the consultancy offers a dynamic environment for professionals seeking to contribute to impactful, future-focused engineering solutions.

This is an exciting time to join our client, a company small in all the best ways yet large enough to offer a diverse and exciting workload, in a diverse, inclusive, friendly and flexible working environment.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety

• Ensure that Health & Safety is considered as an integral part of any design and construction solution including adherence to statutory and company procedures to identify and mitigate risk and to inform others of any residual hazards.

Client Relationship Management

• Manage relationships with individual client contacts to maximise opportunities across the business whilst providing a high service level on the individual project.
• Build market base in the field of Geotechnical opportunities.

Project Delivery

• Provide high quality technical delivery and technical governance on geotechnical projects to ensure a “technically excellent” delivery in accordance with the client’s brief.
• Adopting the role of geotechnical discipline lead for multi-disciplinary projects. Directing geotechnical teams and liaising with the project team and client as necessary.
• Supporting the team manager with the management of workload and resourcing of the ground engineering team.

Financial/Commercial Management

• Preparation and tracking of project budgets and financial management of projects.
• Project management adhering to the company’s Project Management Framework.
• Administering contract functions including management of change and risk.

People Management

• Support the Team Manager in leading a team with the required skills and knowledge to undertake all aspects of geotechnical engineering including (but not limited to) ground investigation and interpretation, infrastructure design and specification, and construction stage support.
• Mentor the individuals within the team to achieve the required blend of skills and a culture of continuous improvement.

Business Development

• Input as required into the preparation of PQQs and Tenders.
• Recognise opportunities for cross-selling within current clients and manage commissions to realise these opportunities in consultation with others as appropriate.

Requirements

• A BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering or BSc/MSc in Engineering Geology or Earth Science.
• A MSc in Geotechnical Engineering or a related applicable field is desirable.
• Chartered Engineer (IEng/CEng) / Geologist (CGeol) status.
• Successful record of project delivery in the area of major infrastructure geotechnical design.
• Significant demonstrable technical background in geotechnical engineering applied to transportation, water, energy and development projects.
• Proven track record in the management of projects including programming, resourcing and monitoring.
• Proven ability in the leadership and motivation of individuals and teams.

On Offer

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• Extensive Benefits Package
• Inclusive, collaborative culture with a focus on sustainability and innovation.
• Opportunities to work on landmark UK and international projects.
• Recognition and reward for leadership and technical excellence.

To apply for the position of Principal Geotechnical Engineer, please submit your current CV (ideally in Word format).

Due to high volume, we are unable to acknowledge every application. Bear in mind that if you are shortlisted you will be contacted in 7 days.

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