Senior / Principal Geotechnical Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Senior / Principal Geotechnical Engineer in Birmingham. You will play a crucial role in the UK's largest infrastructure project, managing complex geotechnical design tasks while working in a hybrid model. The ideal candidate has a strong background in geotechnical design, NEC3 experience, and chartered status. This is a fantastic opportunity to impact the future of UK rail infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Strong background in geotechnical design for major civils projects.
• Experience of working on complex major civils projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex, high-value projects.
• Provide Geotechnical Design assurance for major civils projects.
• Oversee full project lifecycle from design through delivery and maintenance.

Skills

Geotechnical Design

NEC3 contract experience

CDM requirements

Project management

Education

Chartered Engineer Status

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Client:

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited

Location:

birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

26.08.2025

Expiry Date:

10.10.2025

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Job Description:

Senior / Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Permanent

Birmingham (Hybrid - 3 days per week in office)

Mon - Fri

Are you a Senior or Principal Geotechnical Engineer looking to work on a multi-billion-pound infrastructure project? Do you have experience of providing Geotechnical leadership on highly technical and challenging civils projects?

On offer is an autonomous role where you will have a major impact on the successful delivery of the UKs largest infrastructure project. You will help to provide geotechnical expertise for the development of stations, railways, viaducts, earthworks, tunnels and other railway structures.

The company is at the heart of the British transport network and are considered as playing a huge part within the UK's expansion plans. As the company continue to grow, they are looking to bring on a Senior Geotechnical Engineer.

The project would suit someone with NEC3 contract experience. You will be responsible for maintaining technical standards and will understand Eurocode 7, CDM requirements and ground investigations for major civils projects.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in geotechnical design for major civils projects and have chartered status.

This is a fantastic opportunity for any experienced Geotechnical Engineer with experience of working on complex projects and the chance to play a part in shaping the UKs rail infrastructure.

The Role:

* Senior/Principal Geotechnical Engineer
* Managing complex, high value projects
* Geotechnical Design assurance for major civils projects
* Full project lifecycle from design through to delivery and maintenance

The Candidate:

* Chartered Engineer Status
* Experience of working on complex major civils projects
* Experience in Geotechnical Design assurance, NEC contracts and CDM regs
* Looking to become a subject matter expert on the Uks largest infrastructure project

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This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed