Senior / Principal Geotechnical Consultant Engineer

Engineering
Uk
August 7, 2025
Full Time Permanent
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Job Description

About the Company

Our client is a leading independent consultancy with over 50 years of experience delivering engineering and advisory services across infrastructure, energy, environmental, and urban development sectors. With a strong international presence, they support both public and private sector clients on projects ranging from transport and water to renewable energy and rural development.

They are currently expanding their UK presence and are seeking a highly skilled Senior or Principal Geotechnical Consultant Engineer to join their growing team in Leeds.

Role Overview

This is an excellent opportunity for a geotechnical professional with a civil engineering background to take a leading technical role on a variety of UK and international projects. Offshore geotechnical experience is desirable but not essential. The successful candidate will play a key role in project delivery, technical leadership, and potentially, team management as the office expands.

You’ll be involved from concept through to detailed design, working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams across the UK and globally. Immediate involvement in active projects is available.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver geotechnical design and consultancy services across a range of infrastructure projects.

  • Lead or contribute to foundation design, ground investigations, and geotechnical assessments.

  • Support or lead project teams, mentoring junior engineers as needed.

  • Interface with clients and stakeholders on technical matters and project delivery.

  • Help grow the Leeds geotechnical capability, with potential to build and lead a local team.

  • Contribute to proposals, bids, and business development activities.

Requirements

  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent status.

  • 5–10 years of relevant geotechnical experience.

  • Strong technical expertise in geotechnical engineering and foundation design.

  • Ability to work independently and lead small teams.

  • Excellent communication, client engagement, and report writing skills.

Desirable Experience in one or more of the following:

  • Pile design in chalk and glacial till

  • Offshore geotechnical design (e.g. wind farms, ports)

  • Rail infrastructure (stations, depots)

  • Embankment and cutting design

  • Ground improvement techniques

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary: £45,000–£60,000

  • Discretionary bonus (linked to personal and company performance)

  • Pension scheme

  • Private medical insurance

  • Gym membership

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Visa sponsorship for eligible international applicants

  • Opportunity for long-term career growth, including team leadership

How to Apply

To apply for the position of Senior / Principal Geotechnical Consultant Engineer, please submit your updated CV (preferably in Word format).

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 working days.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK or be eligible for visa sponsorship.

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