Principal / Senior Principal Geotechnical Engineer

​; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Private medical insurance

Pension 7%

Life assurance

Holiday 33–35 days

Learning & development

Employee networks

Job summary

Our client, a globally recognized multidisciplinary consultancy, is seeking a Principal / Senior Principal Geotechnical Engineer to lead the geotechnical energy team in Manchester. You will oversee project delivery, client liaison, risk assessments, and apply sustainability principles across energy and ground engineering projects.

The role requires a civil engineering geotechnics degree, Chartered Engineer status, and a track record of mentoring engineers.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering geotechnics or engineering geology.
• Chartered Engineer status with ICE or equivalent.
• Experience managing small engineering teams.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.
• Background in the energy sector (transmission, energy generation, nuclear).
• Track record mentoring engineers (e.g., DE, SCE).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of foundations and substructures for energy projects from feasibility to construction.
• Ground characterisation reviews.
• Lead the design of retaining wall systems.
• Lead in 2D numerical modelling for soil-structure interaction.
• Travel to project sites for delivery and client liaison.
• Manage small design teams or contribute to larger teams on major projects.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Client liaison

Travel willingness

Education

Geotechnical geotechnics degree

Masters/PhD in Civil Engineering

Tools

2D numerical modelling

Job description

MANCHESTER

Principal / Senior Principal Geotechnical Engineer: Superb opportunity for an ambitious and talented Engineer at this prestigious, Large Multi-Disciplinary consultancy. The role is based in Manchester.

Overview

Our client is a globally recognized consultancy delivering innovative solutions across infrastructure, energy, and the built environment. With a strong focus on sustainability and digital transformation, they partner with governments, private enterprises, and communities to tackle complex challenges and create lasting impact. Their collaborative approach and commitment to excellence make them a trusted leader in shaping a better future.

Due to continued growth, they are now looking for an ambitious and talented Principal / Senior Principal Geotechnical Engineer to take a leading role within their growing geotechnical energy team to help deliver a variety of geotechnical and ground engineering projects. You will be involved in supporting larger projects, client liaison, risk assessments, while employing sustainability principles and exercising budget and cost control.

This role is a great opportunity to join a prestigious firm that places a strong emphasis on your support and development while you work on a variety of interesting and challenging projects - a collaborative and creative work environment where everyone feels empowered towards excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design of foundations and substructures associated with energy projects such as earthworks, slope stability, foundations and retaining walls, with experience of feasibility study design through to detailed design and construction
• Ground characterisation reviews
• Lead the design of retaining wall systems
• Lead in 2D numerical modelling for soil and structure interaction issues
• Travel to project sites when necessary for project delivery and client liaison meetings
• Managing small single-disciplinary design teams or being part of a larger team on major projects

Requirements

Essential

• Degree qualified in civil engineering geotechnics or engineering geology or a related field
• Relevant geotechnical track record.
• Chartered Engineer status ICE or equivalent
• Background managing small engineering teams
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally
• Background in the energy sector, ideally in one or more of: Transmission and distribution, Energy generation (Renewables, Hydro, Thermal), Nuclear / Nuclear Defence
• Track record developing and mentoring engineers (e.g. DE, SCE)

Desirable

• Masters or PhD in Civil Engineering (geotechnics or engineering geology) or a related field
• Offshore / nearshore background

On offer

Competitive Salary & Benefits including:

• Agile & Flexible Working – Support for responsibilities beyond the workplace.
• Health & Wellbeing – Private medical insurance, health cash plan, Peppy menopause support, and comprehensive wellbeing programs for you and your family.
• Financial Wellbeing – Pension contributions matched up to 7%, life assurance up to 4x salary (option for 6x), income protection, and annual bonus schemes.
• Lifestyle Benefits – 33–35 days holiday (with buy/sell options), increasing after 5 years, plus retail discounts and saving schemes.
• Enhanced Family & Carers Leave – Up to 26 weeks paid maternity/adoption leave, two weeks paid paternity, shared parental leave at full pay, and additional carers leave.
• Learning & Development – Professional subscription, mentoring, formal training, and self-development opportunities.
• Networks & Communities – Employee networks supporting diversity and inclusion, plus opportunities to contribute to social outcomes.

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