Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Calibre Search; Croydon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Croydon is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead and mentor a dynamic team. The role involves spearheading complex ground investigations and designing foundations for notable infrastructure projects. Candidates should be Chartered (or near-Chartered) with at least 5 years of geotechnical experience. This position offers flexible working, a competitive compensation package, and support for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working

Funding for chartership

Employee-owned structure benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on geotechnical experience.
• Proven ability to manage commercial aspects of projects.
• Experience in leading and mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor junior and mid-level engineers.
• Own design and delivery of site investigations and foundation solutions.
• Collaborate with business development teams to shape winning proposals.

Skills

Mentoring

Technical leadership

Project management

Geotechnical software proficiency

Education

Chartered engineer or near-Chartered

Tools

PLAXIS

GEO5

Job description

Overview

Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Croydon Office. An ambitious geotechnical engineer is sought to step into a leadership role, spearheading complex ground investigations and foundation designs for high-profile infrastructure, residential, and commercial developments. You will set technical standards, champion innovative soil-structure solutions, and shape strategic direction while mentoring and expanding a geotechnical team. Backed by chartership support, specialist training, and flexible working.

Responsibilities

• Lead & Mentor: Nurture the skills and confidence of junior and mid-level engineers through hands-on coaching, technical workshops, and career guidance. Create an open environment where questions are encouraged and fresh ideas flourish. Play a key role in recruiting and building a high-calibre geotechnical team.
• Drive Technical Excellence: Own the design and delivery of challenging site investigations, ground models, and foundation solutions for building, infrastructure and civil engineering projects. Set the standard for quality, ensuring every report and design meets rigorous industry codes and client expectations. Introduce innovative approaches to slope stability, retaining structures, ground improvement, and soil-structure interaction.
• Champion Growth & Collaboration: Partner with business development teams to shape winning proposals and secure exciting new contracts. Forge strong relationships with clients and project teams, embedding geotechnical insight at the heart of each project. Represent our geotechnical practice in presentations, workshops, and stakeholder meetings.

Who You Are

• Chartered (or near-Chartered) with ICE, IStructE, or equivalent, backed by at least 5 years of hands-on geotechnical experience.
• A natural leader who thrives on mentoring and developing technical talent.
• Confident managing commercial aspects of projects, from scoping and costing to client liaison.
• Proficient in PLAXIS, GEO5, or similar geotechnical software, with a keen eye for practical innovation.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Shape your own career path: access funding for chartership, specialist training, and leadership development.
• Work on landmark projects: from complex urban developments to large-scale infrastructure schemes.
• Flexible working with a supportive team culture that values work-life balance.
• Competitive package and benefits tailored to recognise your contribution.
• Employee-owned structure provides great benefits packages and progression opportunities.

If you're ready to lead, mentor, and grow within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take your geotechnical career to new heights in Croydon.

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