Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Role Overview

• Lead and deliver geotechnical engineering assessments across a range of geological settings and ground conditions.
• Carry out and oversee foundation design, including for complex or non-standard ground conditions.
• Undertake and review earthworks design and slope stability analyses.
• Examine and cross-check geological logging, field testing and field mapping records.
• Plan and oversee detailed field investigations, including drilling and sample analysis.
• Supervise site and ground investigations and visit new project sites.
• Advise on problems such as subsidence, coal mining and other ground-related hazards.
• Produce and review high-quality geotechnical reports and geological logs.
• Manage staff including engineering geologists, geotechnical engineers, consultants and contractors.
• Help manage the team day to day, including workload planning and project allocation.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to client expectations.
• Provide quotes and proposals to clients.
• Maintain and develop client relationships and contribute to winning new work.
• Represent GIP at professional conferences and industry events.
• Observe and promote Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) across all work.
• Ensure staff work in a safe manner and in accordance with company procedures and industry best practice.
• Set an example of safe behaviour, particularly to junior and less experienced staff.
• Be the first point of contact for junior and mid-level engineers on complex technical problems.
• Mentor and support the development of junior geologists and engineers.
• Support the training of less experienced colleagues and contribute to the overall capability of the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Earth Science, Geoscience or equivalent from a UK university.
• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or a closely related discipline is strongly preferred.
• Minimum 8 to 10 years of experience in ground investigation with a focus on geotechnical engineering.
• Solid working knowledge of foundation design, earthworks design and slope stability.
• Chartered geologist or engineer, or close to applying for chartership.
• Good project management skills and experience managing small teams.
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Office and geotechnical software (e.g. Openground, HoleBase).
• Full UK driving licence (manual transmission).
• Good communicator, comfortable working with clients and leading a technical team.
• Self-motivated with good problem-solving skills and sound judgement.

Benefits

• 31 days holiday inclusive of all bank holidays and our Christmas shutdown.
• Regular reviews and appraisals with salary progression as you develop.
• Hybrid working, balancing office, home and site.
• Company pension scheme.
• Access to company vehicles for work use.
• Laptop, mobile phone, GIP branded workwear and all PPE provided.
• Professional fees covered (e.g. FGS).
• Internal and external training.
• £1,000 bonus on attaining chartership.