Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Bennett and Game are pleased to be representing a long-established geotechnical and geo-environmental consultancy recognised for delivering high-quality investigation, design and technical advice across residential, commercial and infrastructure sectors. With a strong pipeline of repeat clients and continued investment in people, technology and specialist services, they are now seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer. This opportunity suits someone with 10+ years’ experience who wants to lead complex projects, guide technical standards and play a key role in team development and client relationships.

Principal Geotechnical Engineer Job Overview

• Lead geotechnical design, investigation strategies and technically complex projects
• Provide senior technical oversight for reporting, modelling and risk assessments
• Mentor, review and develop junior and senior engineers across the team
• Act as a key technical advisor to clients and support strategic project planning
• Drive quality, compliance and safety standards across all project stages
• Support business growth through client management and proposal input

Principal Geotechnical Engineer Job Requirements

• 10+ years’ geotechnical engineering experience within consultancy
• Strong background in complex ground investigation, advanced logging and design
• Proven ability to produce and review high-level interpretive geotechnical reports
• Experience leading projects and managing multidisciplinary team inputs
• Strong understanding of regulations, safety, CDM and geotechnical standards
• Confident communicator able to manage clients and influence project direction
• Full UK driving licence

Principal Geotechnical Engineer Salary & Benefits

• £50,000 – £60,000 salary
• 31 days holiday including bank holidays and Christmas shutdown
• Hybrid working with office, home and site flexibility
• Company pension scheme
• Professional membership fees covered with chartership support
• £1,000 chartership attainment bonus
• Company vehicles available plus laptop, mobile and full PPE provided

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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