Principal Geotechnical Engineer in Glasgow)

Company: Penguin Recruitment
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Location: Glasgow
Job Description:

Overview

Principal Geotechnical Engineer – Glasgow

Salary: £55,000 – £70,000

A fantastic opportunity has become available for a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join a well-established multidisciplinary consultancy in Glasgow. This role will see you leading geotechnical projects across the minerals and quarrying sector, providing technical expertise on a range of challenging developments throughout the UK.

Responsibilities

  • Leading geotechnical projects within the minerals and quarrying sector.
  • Quarry slope stability assessments and design.
  • Geotechnical interpretation and reporting.
  • Planning and supervising ground investigations.
  • Earthworks and rock engineering assessments.
  • Client management and business development.
  • Mentoring and reviewing the work of junior engineers.
  • Working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver technically robust solutions.

Qualifications

  • A degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology or Geotechnical Engineering.
  • Significant consultancy experience within geotechnical engineering.
  • Strong knowledge of quarrying, mining or minerals projects.
  • Experience producing detailed geotechnical design reports.
  • Chartered status (CEng or equivalent), or be working towards it.
  • Excellent communication and project management skills.
  • A full UK driving licence.

Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected consultancy offering a varied project workload, genuine opportunities for career progression and a competitive salary and benefits package.

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Posted: July 22nd, 2026