CareerAddict

Principal Geotechnical Engineer

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 16, 2026 by CV-Library
Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£500 - £700 Daily
Contract/Project
Principal Geotechnical Engineer (Contract)

Location: UK
Rate: £600-£750/day (Outside IR35)

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.

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.

Contract opportunity offering long-term infrastructure project exposure and a competitive day rate.

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit

Reference: 225257546

https://jobs.careeraddict.com/post/113421167
CV-Library

Principal Geotechnical Engineer

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 16, 2026 by CV-Library

Print
Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£500 - £700 Daily
Contract/Project
Principal Geotechnical Engineer (Contract)

Location: UK
Rate: £600-£750/day (Outside IR35)

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.

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.

Contract opportunity offering long-term infrastructure project exposure and a competitive day rate.

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit
Print

Reference: 225257546

Share this job:
CareerAddict

Alert me to jobs like this:

Amplify your job search:

CV/résumé help

Increase interview chances with our downloads and specialist services.

CV Help

Expert career advice

Increase interview chances with our downloads and specialist services.

Visit Blog

Job compatibility

Increase interview chances with our downloads and specialist services.

Start Test

Similar Jobs

Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom

Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Wigan, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Winchester, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Senior / Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom