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Senior Geotechnical Engineer

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Posted on May 18, 2026 by CV-Library
City of London, City and County of the City of London, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£40k - £45k Annual
Full-Time
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
London
£40,000 - £45,000

An expanding and highly respected Ground Investigation Contractor are looking to appoint a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their growing London team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Geotechnical Engineer looking to take on a more senior technical and project management focused role within a thriving and ambitious company.

The successful Senior Geotechnical Engineer will be involved in managing a wide range of complex ground investigation and geotechnical projects across the residential, commercial, infrastructure and industrial sectors throughout London and the South East.

The role offers the opportunity to take ownership of projects from tender stage through to delivery, while mentoring junior staff and playing a key role in the continued growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities:
* Managing ground investigation and geotechnical projects from inception through to completion
* Overseeing site operations including drilling, trial pitting and logging
* Preparing and reviewing factual and interpretative geotechnical reports
* Client liaison and attendance at project meetings
* Managing project programmes, budgets and commercial performance
* Mentoring and supporting junior engineers and engineering geologists
* Coordinating subcontractors and site teams
* Assisting with tendering and business development activities
* Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget

Requirements:
* Degree qualified in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology or related discipline
* Proven experience within a ground investigation contractor or geotechnical consultancy
* Strong project management experience
* Experience producing geotechnical interpretative reports
* Excellent communication and client-facing skills
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
* Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable:
* Chartered or working towards Chartership
* Experience managing rail, infrastructure or large-scale development projects
* Knowledge of contaminated land and geoenvironmental practices

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an expanding contractor with a strong pipeline of work, excellent career progression opportunities and the chance to play a major role in the growth of the London office

Reference: 225125371

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Senior Geotechnical Engineer

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Posted on May 18, 2026 by CV-Library

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City of London, City and County of the City of London, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£40k - £45k Annual
Full-Time
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
London
£40,000 - £45,000

An expanding and highly respected Ground Investigation Contractor are looking to appoint a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their growing London team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Geotechnical Engineer looking to take on a more senior technical and project management focused role within a thriving and ambitious company.

The successful Senior Geotechnical Engineer will be involved in managing a wide range of complex ground investigation and geotechnical projects across the residential, commercial, infrastructure and industrial sectors throughout London and the South East.

The role offers the opportunity to take ownership of projects from tender stage through to delivery, while mentoring junior staff and playing a key role in the continued growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities:
* Managing ground investigation and geotechnical projects from inception through to completion
* Overseeing site operations including drilling, trial pitting and logging
* Preparing and reviewing factual and interpretative geotechnical reports
* Client liaison and attendance at project meetings
* Managing project programmes, budgets and commercial performance
* Mentoring and supporting junior engineers and engineering geologists
* Coordinating subcontractors and site teams
* Assisting with tendering and business development activities
* Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget

Requirements:
* Degree qualified in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology or related discipline
* Proven experience within a ground investigation contractor or geotechnical consultancy
* Strong project management experience
* Experience producing geotechnical interpretative reports
* Excellent communication and client-facing skills
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
* Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable:
* Chartered or working towards Chartership
* Experience managing rail, infrastructure or large-scale development projects
* Knowledge of contaminated land and geoenvironmental practices

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an expanding contractor with a strong pipeline of work, excellent career progression opportunities and the chance to play a major role in the growth of the London office
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