ERSG Ltd
Principal Geotechnical Engineer
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Principal Geotechnical Engineer
We're seeking an experienced Principal Geotechnical Engineer to provide technical leadership across major infrastructure projects.
Key Requirements:
- 10+ years' experience in geotechnical engineering within heavy civils, tunnelling, or major infrastructure.
- Strong knowledge of Eurocode 7, UK standards, and geotechnical risk management.
- Experience with ground investigations, foundation design, retaining structures, deep excavations, and soil-structure interaction.
- Proven technical leadership, design review, and mentoring capability.
- Chartered status (ICE or Geological Society) preferred.
- Experience on major UK infrastructure programmes desirable.
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Responsibilities:
- Lead geotechnical design and assessment activities.
- Review and approve technical deliverables.
- Provide technical assurance and support bid/project teams.
- Mentor junior engineers and support multidisciplinary delivery.
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Contract opportunity offering long-term infrastructure project exposure and a competitive day rate.
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