Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Penguin Recruitment • Permanent • Remote (Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom) • £40,000 - £50,000 / year • 1w ago

Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Birmingham | £40,000 - £50,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join a leading multidisciplinary consultancy based in Birmingham. This role offers the chance to take a key position within a growing geotechnical team, working across a diverse portfolio of design-led projects.

You will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality geotechnical solutions across sectors including infrastructure, residential, commercial, and energy.

The Role

Lead and manage geotechnical design projects from concept through to completion
Undertake and oversee detailed geotechnical analysis and design (foundations, retaining structures, slope stability, ground improvement)
Interpret ground investigation data and produce technical reports
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers
Liaise with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams
Contribute to project bidding and business development activities

Requirements

Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, or related field
Chartered or working towards chartership (ICE/IGS or similar)
Strong background in geotechnical design within a consultancy environment
Proven experience in delivering complex design projects
Proficiency in relevant geotechnical software (e.g. GeoStudio, PLAXIS, or similar)
Excellent communication and project management skills

What's on Offer