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Principal Geotechnical Engineer: Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Salary: GBP50,000 - GBP60,000
Employment Type: Full-time
An established engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join its Edinburgh team. This is a senior opportunity for an experienced geotechnical professional looking to take responsibility for technically challenging projects, lead project teams, and play an active role in developing client relationships.
The Role
You will work across a varied portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure projects, providing technical leadership from feasibility and ground investigation through to design and construction.
Key Responsibilities Will Include
- Leading the delivery of geotechnical projects across a range of sectors
- Managing and reviewing ground investigation information
- Producing and reviewing geotechnical interpretative reports
- Undertaking and reviewing geotechnical calculations and designs
- Providing technical input into foundations, earthworks, slopes, retaining structures, and ground improvement
- Working closely with structural, civil, and environmental engineers
- Managing project budgets, programmes, and resources
- Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers
- Liaising directly with clients, contractors, and other project stakeholders
- Preparing fee proposals and contributing to business development
- Supporting the continued growth of the Edinburgh office and wider geotechnical team
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About You
The successful candidate will have:
- A degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, or a related discipline
- Significant experience within a UK geotechnical consultancy or engineering environment
- Strong technical experience across geotechnical investigation, assessment, and design
- Experience managing projects and providing technical leadership
- Strong understanding of UK geotechnical standards and Eurocodes
- Excellent report writing and communication skills
- Experience mentoring and developing less experienced engineers
- Chartered Engineer status, or be working towards Chartership
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The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to take on a senior technical and project leadership position within an established consultancy. You will have the opportunity to work on technically interesting projects, develop client relationships, and play an important role in the continued growth of the Edinburgh team.
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