Senior Geotechnical Lead — Major Projects & Innovation

Arcadis; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. This role sits within a global practice delivering major geotechnical projects across the UK and internationally.

As a Principal Geotechnical Engineer you will lead technical delivery, mentor multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships and support business development while maintaining Arcadis' standards of safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering with geotechnical focus (MEng/MSc or equivalent).
• Chartered Engineer or Geologist status, or working towards it.
• Extensive consultancy experience delivering and leading geotechnical projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and oversight on complex geotechnical design and ground engineering projects.
• Manage and mentor project teams, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Deliver robust technical solutions, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client requirements.
• Develop strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact and trusted advisor.
• Support business development through bid preparation, technical presentations, and thought leadership.
• Promote safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement across all project activities.
• Collaborate with global teams to share best practices and deliver value-led outcomes.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Client Engagement

Project Management

Geotechnical Design

Team Mentoring

Education

MEng/MSc or equivalent in Civil Engineering (geotechnical)

Tools

VDISP/PDISP

WALLAP

REPUTE

Slope/W

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. This role sits within a global practice delivering major geotechnical projects across the UK and internationally.

As a Principal Geotechnical Engineer you will lead technical delivery, mentor multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships and support business development while maintaining Arcadis' standards of safety and quality.