Senior Geotechnical Lead for Infrastructure Projects

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in London is seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical design for major infrastructure projects. You will manage design teams, review calculations and reports, and collaborate with clients throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires a degree in civil/geotechnical engineering, extensive experience, and Chartered status is desirable. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential for client-facing delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Extensive experience in geotechnical engineering on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical expertise in geotechnical design, calculations and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical design for foundations, retaining structures, earthworks, slopes and deep excavations.
• Manage and review geotechnical design calculations, assessments and technical reports.
• Interpret ground investigation data and develop ground models and design parameters.
• Oversee settlement, bearing capacity, slope stability and ground movement assessments.
• Provide technical leadership, design assurance and independent technical reviews.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients and stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers to maintain technical excellence.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Project leadership

Client management

Technical reporting

Communication

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in London is seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical design for major infrastructure projects. You will manage design teams, review calculations and reports, and collaborate with clients throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires a degree in civil/geotechnical engineering, extensive experience, and Chartered status is desirable. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential for client-facing delivery.