Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Calibre Search; Croydon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading geotechnical consultancy in Croydon seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead complex ground investigations and foundation designs for high-profile projects. The role involves mentoring a talented team, managing commercial aspects, and applying innovative solutions in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate should be chartered or nearing chartership with experience in geotechnical engineering and proficiency in related software. Flexible working and strong career progression opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Flexible working

Funding for chartership

Specialist training

Competitive package

Employee-owned benefits

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of hands-on geotechnical experience.
• Chartered (or nearing chartered) status.
• Proficient in geotechnical software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor junior engineers.
• Own design and delivery of site investigations.
• Partner with business development teams.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Leadership

Mentoring

Commercial management

PLAXIS

Education

Chartered Engineer (ICE, IStructE, or equivalent)

Tools

GEO5

Job description

Overview

Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Croydon Office

I'm looking for an ambitious Geotechnical engineer to take the step up into a geotechnical leadership role based in Croydon, where you'll spearhead complex ground investigations and foundation designs for high-profile infrastructure, residential, and commercial developments. You'll have the autonomy to set technical standards, champion innovative soil-structure solutions, and shape strategic direction, while mentoring and expanding a talented team of geotechnical engineers. Backed by dedicated support for chartership, specialist training, and flexible working, this is your chance to elevate your career into senior leadership, delivering cutting-edge geotechnical projects within a collaborative, multidisciplinary consultancy.

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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