Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Company: American Society of Civil Engineers
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Location: London
Job Description:

Principal Geotechnical Engineer – London

London £50,000 – £60,000 (depending on experience)

One of Britain’s largest multi-disciplinary engineering companies are looking for a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to run the London team of talented engineering geologists to work on a mixture of slope stability, retaining walls, mining risk assessment, residential, high-rises, commercial and local authority projects.

You will be joining an established geotechnical set up within a future-thinking company focused on high working standards, innovative projects and being ever-expanding and setting the pace in the ground investigation industry in the South East.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the London geotechnical engineering team.
  • Design and oversee projects involving slope stability, retaining walls, mining risk assessment, and a variety of construction projects.
  • Prepare technical reports and design documents.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers.
  • Work closely with stakeholders on high-rise, residential, commercial and local authority projects.

Qualifications

  • Chartered or close to chartership.
  • Geology or civil engineering degree.
  • Full right to work permanently in the UK.
  • Full driving licence.
  • Strong geotechnical design skills.
  • Experience in technical report writing.
  • Team mentoring experience.
  • Commutable to Central London.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary.
  • Generous pension package.
  • Excellent working conditions.
  • Friendly team setting.
  • Opportunity to build and manage a team.
  • Career progression.
  • Flexible benefits.

This is a permanent role.

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Posted: May 21st, 2026