At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead geotechnical design and mentor junior engineers on major infrastructure projects.
- Company: Dynamic company focused on innovative infrastructure solutions in the UK.
- Benefits: Competitive day rate, long-term project exposure, and a commitment to equality.
- Other info: Join a supportive team dedicated to professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on major infrastructure while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in geotechnical engineering and chartered status required.
Principal Geotechnical Engineer (Contract)
Location: UK Rate: £600-£750/day (Outside IR35) We’re seeking an experienced Principal Geotechnical Engineer to provide technical leadership across major infrastructure projects.
Key Requirements 10+ years’ experience in geotechnical engineering within heavy civils, tunnelling, or major infrastructure.
Strong knowledge of Eurocode 7, UK standards, and geotechnical risk management.
Experience with ground investigations, foundation design, retaining structures, deep excavations, and soil‑structure interaction.
Proven technical leadership, design review, and mentoring capability.
Chartered status (ICE or Geological Society).
Experience on major UK infrastructure programmes desirable.
Responsibilities Lead geotechnical design and assessment activities.
Review and approve technical deliverables.
Provide technical assurance and support bid/project teams.
Mentor junior engineers and support multidisciplinary delivery.
Contract opportunity offering long-term infrastructure project exposure and a competitive day rate.
Equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants.
We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, ethnicity, reassignment or background; all decisions are based on merit. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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