Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy near Newcastle is on the lookout for a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to enhance their dynamic team. This role offers a competitive salary along with opportunities to lead projects, develop new skills, and engage in a variety of exciting geotechnical projects. Candidates should be experienced in geotechnics with a relevant degree and must possess a valid UK driving licence.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company benefit and pension scheme

Social and friendly team environment

Variety of exciting projects

Networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the geotechnical industry.
• Understanding of geo-environmental schemes relating to contaminated land.
• Valid UK Driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversees site and report work.
• Carries out design work for walls and stability.
• Writes and reviews reports.

Skills

Project Management

Client Communication

Geotechnical Design

Education

Degree in Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Newcastle

Reference: 68586

Salary: £38,000 – £48,000

Are you a geotechnical engineer looking for the next step in your career? This specialist griund investigation consultancy based near Newcastle is seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join their team. You’ll be provided with the resources and support to develop new skills, work on a variety of Ground Investigation and contribute to the business development of this innovative team.

Responsibilities of the Principal Geotechnical Engineer role:

• Overseeing site and report work.
• Carrying out retaining wall, foundation design and slope stability design.
• Writing and reviewing factual and interpretive reports.
• Managing projects and contracts.
• Communicating with clients.
• Contributing to bidding and tendering
• Developing and leading a team.

The Principal Geotechnical Engineer selected must have:

• Extensive experience working in the geotechnical industry and an understanding of geo-environmental schemes relating to contaminated land.
• A degree in geology, geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering or a similar, relevant subject.
• Hold a valid UK Driving licence.
• Commutable to Newcastle and the surrounding area.
• Have a full right to work in the UK.

The successful Principal Geotechnical Engineer will receive:

• A competitive salary (£38,000 – £48,000).
• Company benefit and pension scheme.
• Social and friendly team to work with.
• Work on a variety of exciting projects.
• Client facing work allowing for networking.

If you are interested in this or other roles in Geotechnical Engineering/Consulting roles please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on [e-mail] or call 01792 957381. We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.