Principal or Technical Associate Geotechnical Engineer

Overview

You will lead the geotechnical presence in the Midlands, serving as the local focal point while supported by a regional team. You will deliver high-quality geotechnical solutions across diverse projects, shaping ground investigations, models, and foundations. You’ll act as a technical leader, growing capability within the Birmingham team and influencing project direction. This role offers the chance to contribute to a growing Midlands business within a collaborative national network.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid / Flexible working
• Competitive salary
• Bonus schemes
• Enhanced pension plan
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance included

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver ground investigations and geotechnical designs
• Develop robust ground models
• Produce clear, high-quality interpretive reports
• Design geotechnical structures including foundations, earthworks, slopes, retaining structures and ground improvement solutions
• Act as a technical leader and grow geotechnical capability within the Birmingham team

Key requirements

• Proven experience scoping and delivering geotechnical investigations and designs
• Strong ground modelling and interpretive reporting skills
• Experience designing a range of geotechnical structures
• Confidence working independently and leading technical delivery
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Chartered status with a relevant professional body
• Degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering (BEng, BSc or higher)
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Leadership and technical delivery
• Independent working
• Ground investigations
• Geotechnical design of foundations, earthworks, slopes, retaining structures
• Ground modelling

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