Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Critical Project Resourcing Ltd; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 66,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Critical Project Resourcing Ltd in the West Midlands region is recruiting a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for the Birmingham site, with hybrid working options. You will provide technical leadership across the programme and supply chain, acting as a Geotechnical SME to support design and construction activities.

The role requires a degree in Civil Engineering or Geology with Chartered status, extensive geotechnical experience on major infrastructure projects, and strong knowledge of ground

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geology, or related field; Chartered status or equivalent.
• Extensive geotechnical engineering experience, ideally on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of ground investigation, foundations, earthworks and geotechnical design.
• Experience applying technical standards and undertaking technical assurance.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience analysing data and reporting findings to support decision‑making.
• Understanding of NEC3 contracts, commercial, risk and interface management.

Responsibilities

• Provide geotechnical leadership and technical support across the programme.
• Undertake technical assurance of design and construction activities.
• Respond to RFIs, Technical Queries and Departures.
• Contribute to development and review of technical standards and specifications.
• Support ground investigation, foundations, earthworks and geotechnical engineering activities.
• Identify technical issues and root causes; provide effective solutions.
• Work with delivery teams, designers, contractors and stakeholders to ensure a consistent approach.

Skills

Geotechnical leadership

Stakeholder communication

Data analysis and reporting

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Geology

Chartered status or professional membership

Job description

Salary: £65853 - £74474 per annum

Sector: Rail

Job Type: Perm

Region: West Midlands

Location: Birmingham

Ref #: VR/45848/DC

Post Date: 18-09-2026 05:12 PM

Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Birmingham/Hybrid - £65,853–£74,474 + Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the largest infrastructure projects in a generation. We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to provide technical leadership across the programme and supply chain.

You will act as a Geotechnical Subject Matter Expert, providing technical advice and assurance across the project. Responsibilities will include:

• Providing geotechnical leadership and technical support across the programme.
• Undertaking technical assurance of design and construction activities.
• Responding to RFIs, Technical Queries and Departures.
• Contributing to the development and review of technical standards and specifications.
• Supporting ground investigation, foundations, earthworks and geotechnical engineering activities.
• Identifying technical issues and root causes and providing effective solutions.
• Working closely with delivery teams, designers, contractors and other stakeholders to ensure a consistent approach.

You Will Have

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Geology or a related discipline, with Chartered status/professional membership or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in geotechnical engineering, ideally on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of ground investigation, foundations, earthworks and geotechnical design and construction.
• Experience applying technical standards and undertaking technical assurance.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience analysing data and reporting findings to support decision‑making.
• Understanding of NEC3 contracts, commercial, risk and interface management.