Principal Geotechnical Engineer in London

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Geotechnical Engineer with extensive experience in rail infrastructure to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and deliver complex geotechnical projects, providing technical excellence and innovation within the rail sector.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead geotechnical design and assessment projects for rail infrastructure, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, guiding them through design and analysis challenges.
• Specify and supervise geotechnical site investigations, ground modelling, foundation design, and slope stability assessments.
• Develop and review geotechnical design reports, risk assessments, and design documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including civil and structural engineers, to integrate geotechnical solutions within rail projects.
• Ensure compliance with Network Rail standards, Eurocodes, and other relevant UK geotechnical regulations.
• Participate in tender preparation, project planning, and budgeting to support business development initiatives.
• Engage with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies to ensure project success and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Apply innovative approaches and emerging technologies in geotechnical engineering to enhance project outcomes.

Who we’re looking for:

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Chartered Geologist (CGeol) status with a relevant institution (ICE, GeolSoc, or equivalent).
• Extensive experience in geotechnical engineering, preferably within the rail infrastructure sector.
• Strong understanding of UK railway geotechnical standards, including Network Rail guidelines.
• Previous CRE-D experience on UK Rail projects preferable.
• Proven track record of leading and managing geotechnical projects from feasibility through to construction.
• Proficiency in geotechnical software such as PLAXIS, WALLAP, SLOPE/W, GEO5 or similar.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make sound engineering judgments.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience in business development, client engagement, and tendering processes is desirable.

Why work for us:

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities. We offer a full range of benefits too, including smart working, 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata), family friendly policies, pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more.

About Us:

Balfour Beatty works at the heart of the UK’s rail networks – designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railways that connect communities and underpin growth. Our expertise covers electrification, track, power, civils, specialist rail plant, railway systems and technologies.

Diversity and inclusion:

At Balfour Beatty, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background.