Senior/Principal Geotechnical Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Norwich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior/Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join their dynamic team in Norwich. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead geotechnical projects, engage in client liaison, and manage junior staff while enjoying a high degree of autonomy in professional development. Ideal candidates will possess a deep understanding of UK site investigation techniques, Eurocode 7, and geotechnical design principles. If you're looking for a challenging yet rewarding career path with a competitive remuneration package, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with UK site investigation techniques and practices.
• Familiarity with geotechnical design requirements.

Responsibilities

• Liaison with clients and management of junior staff.
• Conduct fieldwork and data analysis for geotechnical projects.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Data Analysis

Contract Management

Client Liaison

Report Writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

BS 5930+A2 Standards

Eurocode 7

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Senior/Principal Geotechnical Engineer

We seek a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team based in Norwich, Norfolk at a senior/principal level to assist with the technical development and expansion of our geotechnical projects.

The role will be diverse and the responsibilities associated with this position include:

liaison with clients, tendering, contract management, fieldwork, data analysis, interpretative report writing, the management of junior staff and systems and importantly the technical development and expansion of current and new business.

You should be familiar with UK site investigation techniques and practise and be able to understand soils and rock to BS 5930+A2 and be familiar with the requirements of Eurocode 7 as a basis for the preparation of geotechnical designs, including but not limited to slope stability, excavations, retaining walls and foundations. A particular experience or interest in trenchless construction systems would be an advantage and their relationship to certification in accordance with HD22/08 and Network Rail procedures for undertrack crossings.

If you seek more than the normal career path expectations, this provides a rare opportunity join a young and growing team and to enjoy a high degree of self-control over your own professional development. The Company will expect therefore, a high level of personal responsibility and the success of the appointment will be measured on results.

If you feel that you have the right attributes to handle the task, then we would like to hear from you. A competitive remuneration package is available, the details of which will be negotiable and subject to experience.

Please send a detailed CV, details of your present position and conditions of employment to Dr A F Howland at:

A F Howland Associates
The Old Exchange
Newmarket Road
Cringleford
Norwich
NR4 6UF