Senior Geotechnical Engineer

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

Job summary

Critical Project Resourcing Ltd is recruiting a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for Birmingham with hybrid working options. You will provide technical leadership across the programme and supply chain, ensuring geotechnical excellence on major infrastructure projects.

The role requires Chartered status, a degree in Civil Engineering or Geology, and extensive experience in ground investigation, foundations, earthworks, and geotechnical design and construction.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geology or related field; Chartered status or equivalent.
• Extensive geotechnical engineering experience on major infrastructures.
• Knowledge of ground investigations, foundations, earthworks, and geotechnical design/construction.
• Experience with NEC3 contracts and commercial risk management.

Responsibilities

• Provide geotechnical leadership across the programme and supply chain.
• Undertake technical assurance of design and construction activities.
• Respond to RFIs, Technical Queries and Departures.
• Develop and review technical standards and specifications.
• Support ground investigations, foundations, earthworks and geotechnical activities.
• Identify technical issues and provide effective root-cause solutions.
• Collaborate with delivery teams, designers, contractors and stakeholders for consistency.

Skills

Geotechnical expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Technical assurance

Contract knowledge NEC3

Communication skills

Education

Civil Engineering or Geology degree

Chartered status

Job description

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

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

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.