Principal Geotechnical Engineer / Principal Engineering Geologist

Utilise Recruitment Ltd.; West of England; Ibrido; GBP 47.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Bonus scheme

Hybrid working

Pension up to 10%

Life assurance 4x salary

Discounts platform

Travel loans

Employee assistance program

Flexible annual leave trading

Descrizione del lavoro

Utilise Recruitment Ltd. in the South West is seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer / Principal Engineering Geologist to lead high‑impact ground engineering projects in Bristol or Exeter.

You will act as a technical authority, guiding a team of engineers to deliver safe, resilient assets and shape national infrastructure. The role combines strategic asset management, supervision of surveys, and data‑driven decision making, with hybrid working and a generous benefits package including a

Competenze

• Degree or Master’s in a relevant engineering discipline (or HNC/HND/equivalent extensive field experience).
• Chartered or Incorporated status with CGeol, CEng or equivalent.

Mansioni

• Drive Innovation & Solutions: Provide technical direction to identify risks and design early-stage solutions for major renewal and improvement projects, leveraging cutting-edge techniques, sustainable materials, and cost-effective designs.
• Strategic Asset Management: Develop asset-specific management plans and prioritize network needs in alignment with core industry standards and business goals.
• Oversee Technical Delivery: Commission and lead key survey works, reviewing and signing off on briefs, specifications, drawings, and reports.
• Champion Data & Best Practice: Lead asset data management, promoting regional best practices, degradation modelling, and digital innovation.
• Lead & Mentor: Support team development, manage scheme budgets, and drive continuous improvement across the sector.

Conoscenze

Geotechnical engineering

Asset management

Data management

Leadership

Formazione

Master's in Geotechnical Engineering

Chartered or Incorporated status (CGeol, CEng)

Descrizione del lavoro

Principal Geotechnical Engineer / Principal Engineering Geologist

Salary: £47,000 – £55,000 per annum

Package: Performance-related bonus scheme, 26 days + bank holidays, increasing up to 31 days + bank holidays, Flexibility to buy or sell annual leave, Hybrid Working, Pension up to 10%

Location: Bristol or Exeter | Hybrid

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time (37 hours per week)

Shape the Groundwork of Tomorrow’s Infrastructure

Are you an experienced ground engineering specialist looking to lead high-impact schemes, solve complex geotechnical challenges, and influence asset management across key regional infrastructure?

We are seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist to join our South West Operations team. Working alongside the Geotechnical Engineering Team Manager, you will serve as a key technical authority—leading, inspiring, and guiding a skilled team of engineers to tackle complex ground conditions and ensure safe, resilient, and future-proof assets.

What You’ll Do As The Principal Geotechnical Engineer / Principal Engineering Geologist

• Drive Innovation & Solutions: Provide technical direction to identify risks and design early-stage solutions for major renewal and improvement projects, leveraging cutting-edge techniques, sustainable materials, and cost-effective designs.
• Strategic Asset Management: Develop asset-specific management plans and prioritize network needs in alignment with core industry standards (e.g., DMRB CS641 & CD622) and business goals.
• Oversee Technical Delivery: Commission and lead key survey works, reviewing and signing off on technical briefs, specifications, design drawings, and reports.
• Champion Data & Best Practice: Lead the charge on high-quality asset data management, promoting regional best practices, degradation modelling, and digital innovation.
• Lead & Mentor: Support team development, manage scheme budgets, and drive continuous improvement across the sector.

What A Great Principal Geotechnical Engineer / Principal Engineering Geologist Has

• Qualifications: A degree or Master’s in a relevant engineering discipline (or HNC/HND/equivalent extensive field experience).
• Professional Credentials: Chartered or Incorporated status with CGeol, CEng (Geological Society, ICE, or equivalent), or demonstrable experience operating at this level.
• Technical Expertise: Proven background in ground engineering, infrastructure asset management, condition assessments, and governance standards.
• Leadership & Commercial Acumen: Strong experience developing scheme budgets, making data-driven decisions, and guiding multidisciplinary teams.
• Driving Requirement: A valid, full UK driving licence (with no more than 3 penalty points).

Why Join Us?

We offer an exceptional work-life balance alongside a reward package designed to support your personal, professional, and financial wellbeing:

Work-Life Balance & Time Off

• Generous Annual Leave: Starts at 26 days + bank holidays, increasing annually up to 31 days + bank holidays.
• Holiday Trading: Flexibility to buy or sell annual leave to suit your lifestyle.
• Flexible & Hybrid Working: True flexibility with a mix of office, site, and home working.

Financial Security & Perks

• Top-Tier Pension: High-quality contributory scheme with employer contributions up to 10%.
• Life Assurance: Cover equal to 4x your annual salary.
• Bonus & Recognition: Access to an annual performance-related bonus scheme and peer recognition programs.
• Discounts Platform: Exclusive access to 3,000+ retail, dining, supermarket, and leisure savings.
• Travel Loans: Interest‑free season ticket and travel loans.

Health, Family & Sustainability

• Comprehensive Care: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health, free annual flu jabs, and dedicated mental health first aiders.
• Family-First Policies: Enhanced maternity, paternity (15 days), shared parental, and adoption leave, plus contributions toward school holiday play schemes.
• Green Schemes: Electric/hybrid car leasing scheme, cycle-to-work initiative (including provisions for disabled cyclists), and 3 paid volunteering days per year.

Ready to Lead the Way?

If you're an experienced Principal Geotechnical Engineer / Principal Engineering Geologist and ready to bring your technical authority to a forward-thinking environment where your expertise directly shapes national infrastructure, we want to hear from you.