Senior/Principal Geotechnical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading geotechnical consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior/Principal Geotechnical Engineer with chartered status to lead projects while supporting a diverse engineering team. This role involves project management and mentoring junior engineers within a collaborative environment, with opportunities for remote working. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical skills in geotechnical design and experience in innovative engineering solutions.

Benefits

Flexible working policies

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Must be a chartered geotechnical engineer with technical leadership experience.
• Experience in Design and Build environments is preferred.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical projects and manage client relationships.
• Develop and expand infrastructure or energy geotechnics capabilities.
• Ensure commercial delivery of projects while adhering to CDM regulations.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Project management

Client communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in civil engineering or geology

Postgraduate qualification in geotechnics

Tools

GeoStudio

Repute

Wallap

Job description

Overview

Take our vision into the future. We’re a collaborative, diverse geotechnical consultancy with a strong portfolio of projects across infrastructure and energy. We offer flexible and remote working policies to help you balance life and work. This opportunity is for an experienced Senior/Principal Geotechnical Engineer based in one of our Leeds, Sheffield or Newcastle offices. The candidate will require strong technical and management credentials and be able to lead projects and support our portfolio of prestigious geotechnical projects in the UK and internationally.

As one of the UK’s leading geotechnical consultancies, AtkinsRéalis provides a comprehensive service in ground engineering, with more than 340 UK-based ground engineering professionals. Our reputation is built on the skills, excellence and commitment of our people.

Your purpose

• You will be a chartered geotechnical engineer with a proven track record in technical leadership and project management.
• The role includes mentoring junior geotechnical engineers; strong communication skills are essential.
• We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in Design and Build environments.
• You should have a degree in civil engineering or geology with a postgraduate qualification in geotechnics and hold chartered status as either a civil engineer or geologist.
• You should have the drive and ability to help develop and expand our infrastructure or energy geotechnics capability across a broad spectrum of sectors.

What you can bring

• A good academic background with a degree (ideally MSc or equivalent).
• Chartered status and experience in a fast-moving engineering consultancy environment.
• Project management experience, including client relationships, work planning and commercial management.
• Proven geotechnical design experience and numerical/analytical capabilities for structures, foundations, slopes and anchors using appropriate tools and workflows (e.g., GeoStudio, Repute, Wallap).
• Digital geotechnical engineering capability, including the application of AI and machine learning in geotechnical design.
• Application of CDM Regulations in a design and ground investigation environment. Excellent interpersonal and technical skills with the ability to lead geotechnical design teams.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with clients to support effective work-winning delivery.
• Strong commercial track record in negotiating and delivering projects on a right-first-time basis. Strong report writing and self-checking abilities.
• Willingness to travel on short assignments within the UK and overseas. A valid UK driving license.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We are ranked as one of LinkedIn’s Top 25 Companies and have been recognised in The Times Top 50 employers for women. Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, data and new approaches to deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure, while embracing complex challenges and challenging the status quo.

We are committed to engineering better for people and the planet, from our Net-Zero programme to social value through EDAROTH community housing. We support active employee networks and programmes for diverse groups, and we value contributions from schools, charities, ex-forces and professionals returning after career breaks.

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will depend on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If required, the vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require proof of in-the-UK residence of five years or longer. If you apply, please do not reference or include details of current or previous security clearance in conversation, application or CV.

Equal opportunities

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can thrive. We offer family-friendly and inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We believe world-class talent benefits from diverse experiences and viewpoints.