Senior/Principal Engineering Geologist - Belfast

Our client is a leading environmental and engineering consultancy delivering geo-environmental, geotechnical, groundwater, and remediation services across a broad range of sectors including Energy, Water, Defence, Nuclear, and Property. With a growing multidisciplinary team across the UK and Ireland, they are focused on delivering technically robust, sustainable, and commercially successful solutions for complex infrastructure and development projects.

Due to continued growth in Northern Ireland, they are now seeking an experienced Senior / Principal Engineering Geologist to support regional expansion, strengthen client relationships, and lead the successful delivery of technically challenging projects.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior / Principal Engineering Geologist to join a growing Geo-Environmental team working across a diverse portfolio of projects throughout Northern Ireland, with collaboration opportunities across Ireland and Great Britain. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing and interpreting ground investigations, delivering geotechnical assessments and reports, and supporting safe and sustainable development through effective ground risk management. At Principal level, the role will also involve supporting regional growth initiatives, developing client relationships, contributing to strategic planning, and mentoring junior team members.

• Lead and interpret ground investigations from desk study through to reporting.
• Develop Conceptual Site Models and deliver Phase 1 and Phase 2 assessments.
• Provide geotechnical analysis, design recommendations, and reporting including GIR/GDR outputs.
• Advise on foundations, earthworks, slope stability, and ground improvement solutions.
• Ensure compliance with BS5930, Eurocode 7, and other relevant industry standards.

• Prepare proposals, manage budgets, and deliver commercially successful projects.
• Oversee subcontractors and laboratory services.
• Maintain financial control and ensure projects are delivered to programme.
• Promote high standards of health, safety, and environmental management.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships across Northern Ireland.
• Identify and secure opportunities across key sectors.
• Support framework agreements, tenders, and regional growth initiatives.
• Represent the business at client meetings and industry engagements.

• Support and mentor junior team members.
• Contribute to technical excellence and quality assurance activities.
• At Principal level, provide line management and support Chartership development.
• Assist in the continued growth and development of the regional team.

• Lead client accounts and support regional growth strategy.
• Drive financial performance and forecasting activities.
• Contribute to pricing strategy and workload planning.
• Support cross-disciplinary collaboration and service expansion.

• Degree qualification, ideally MSc level, in Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, or Civil Engineering.
• Experience in ground investigation and geotechnical interpretation.
• Excellent technical judgement, report writing, and client-facing skills.
• Solid understanding of health, safety, and environmental management practices.
• Chartered status, or working towards Chartership, is beneficial.
• For Principal level candidates, experience in winning work, leading projects, and managing financial performance is expected.

This role is primarily focused on projects across Northern Ireland, with opportunities to collaborate across Ireland and Great Britain. Flexible and hybrid working options are available, including part-time and job share arrangements. The role will involve a mix of office, site, and remote working, with regular in-office collaboration to support project delivery and team development.