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Principal Geotechnical Engineer: Exciting leadership opportunity at this innovative and collaborative, Large Multi-disciplinary Consultancy. The role is based in Manchester.
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Overview
Our client is a premier international consultancy specialising in engineering, environmental solutions, and future ready infrastructure. With decades of experience delivering innovative projects across diverse sectors, they combine technical expertise with a commitment to engineering with community in mind. Their collaborative approach ensures tailored solutions for complex challenges, making them a trusted partner for governments, private enterprises, and international organisations worldwide.
They are seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to provide innovative and influential leadership across a wide range of projects, supporting business growth and maintaining the highest technical and commercial standards within their growing team in Manchester.
Alongside a competitive salary and great benefits package, they have a strong commitment to continuing professional development, shaping your training and progression to help you achieve your goals and their objectives, providing the support you need to succeed.
Role
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Guide geotechnical design and ensuring robust, compliant and efficient project delivery.
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Deliver geotechnical assessments from desk study through to detailed design (GIR/GDR). Undertake earthworks design, slope stability and settlement analysis.
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Design and oversee ground investigations, including laboratory testing programmes. Interpret data to derive geotechnical parameters and inform engineering solutions.
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Manage project delivery, budgets and financial performance, support option assessments and contribute to efficient, value-driven solutions.
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Build and maintain strong client relationships through clear technical communication and contribute to meetings and collaborative project discussions.
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Mentor and line manage junior staff, supporting their technical and professional growth, providing technical oversight and maintaining high standards across project outputs.
Requirements
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Degree in geotechnical engineering, geology or related discipline
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Progress towards or achievement of Chartership (e.g. CGeol, CEng) is desirable.
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Strong track record in ground investigation and geotechnical design.
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In-depth knowledge of UK standards and ground risk management is essential.
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Progress towards or achievement of Chartership (e.g. CGeol, CEng) is desirable.
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Proven project management capability.
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Full UK driving Licence.
On offer
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Competitive salary
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Flexible hybrid working options
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Chartership bonuses and funded professional membership.
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Tailored training and development aligned to personal career goals.
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Flexible benefits scheme including childcare support, additional holiday, travel insurance and more.
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Inclusive, supportive, growth‑focused culture within a rapidly expanding national geo‑environmental team.
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To apply for the position of Principal Geotechnical Engineer, please submit your current CV (ideally in Word format).
Due to high volume, we are unable to acknowledge every application. Bear in mind that if you are shortlisted you will be contacted in 7 days.
All Evan Craig vacancies require right to work in the UK.
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