Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd; Tadcaster; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Senior leadership role

Competitive salary

Career development

Job summary

Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd is partnering with an established engineering consultancy to appoint a Principal Geotechnical / Geoenvironmental Engineer in a senior leadership role. You will own challenging ground engineering projects and help develop technical capability, client relationships and overall performance.

The role requires Chartered membership with a civil engineering/geology background. A Master’s is advantageous and a driving licence is needed for site visits.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in geotechnical and/or geoenvironmental engineering.
• Experience managing complex ground investigation projects and engineering deliverables.
• Strong knowledge of engineering standards, legislation and quality procedures.
• Experience mentoring or managing engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical, geoenvironmental and ground investigation projects from brief to delivery.
• Review reports, designs and investigations, offering practical, compliant solutions.
• Mentor and develop engineers within a collaborative team.
• Drive continuous improvement of technical procedures and safety standards.
• Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams on proposals and opportunities.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Geoenvironmental engineering

Project management

Technical leadership

Education

Chartered membership of a professional institution

Civil engineering or geology degree

Master's qualification beneficial

Tools

CDM compliance

Job description

Are you an experienced geotechnical professional ready to influence technical standards, lead meaningful projects and support the next generation of engineers?

Consortium Professional Recruitment are pleased to be partnering with an established engineering consultancy to recruit a Principal Geotechnical / Geoenvironmental Engineer. This is an opportunity to take ownership of challenging ground engineering projects while helping develop technical capability, strengthen client relationships and drive continuous improvement.

You’ll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment where your expertise will be valued, your ideas welcomed and your leadership will make a genuine difference.

The Opportunity:

As a Principal Geotechnical / Geoenvironmental Engineer, you’ll play a key role in:

• Leading projects: Manage geotechnical, geoenvironmental and ground investigation projects from initial brief through to delivery, ensuring quality, commercial performance and programme commitments are achieved.
• Providing technical expertise: Review engineering reports, designs and investigations, offering practical solutions that meet relevant standards, legislation and client requirements.
• Developing people: Mentor and support engineers, share specialist knowledge and contribute to a positive, high-performing team environment.
• Driving improvement: Help shape technical procedures, strengthen geoenvironmental capabilities and promote high standards of quality, health and safety.
• Building relationships: Work collaboratively with clients, project managers and multidisciplinary teams, contributing to proposals, tenders and new project opportunities.

Your work will directly contribute to delivering technically robust engineering solutions, developing future talent and supporting the continued growth of a respected engineering consultancy.

About You:

We’re looking for someone who can bring:

• Substantial experience in geotechnical and/or geoenvironmental engineering
• Experience managing complex ground investigation projects, technical reporting and engineering deliverables.
• Strong knowledge of relevant engineering standards, legislation, quality procedures and CDM requirements.
• Experience supporting, mentoring or managing engineering professionals.
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional institution, with a relevant degree in civil engineering, geology or a related discipline. A Master's qualification would be advantageous.
• A collaborative approach, sound commercial judgement and the confidence to communicate technical information clearly.
• A valid driving licence acceptable for business insurance purposes, with flexibility to attend other offices and project sites when required.

Experience within the overhead line (OHL) industry would be beneficial, although it is not essential.

We recognise that talented people bring different experiences and career journeys. If you have the relevant technical expertise and leadership potential but don’t meet every preference listed, we’d still welcome your application.

The Benefits and Package:

In return, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive salary reflecting your experience and expertise.
• Hybrid working, with at least three days based in the Tadcaster office and two days working from home or another site location.
• The opportunity to lead varied, technically challenging engineering projects.
• A senior position where you can influence technical standards, team development and business improvement.