Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Company: Penguin Recruitment Ltd Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear Salary: £38,000 - £48,000 per annum Posted: Jul 18, 2025
Permanent, full-time
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Job Description

Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Newcastle

Reference: 68586

Salary: £38,000 – £48,000

Are you a geotechnical engineer looking for the next step in your career? This specialist griund investigation consultancy based near Newcastle is seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join their team. You’ll be provided with the resources and support to develop new skills, work on a variety of Ground Investigation and contribute to the business development of this innovative team.

Responsibilities of the Principal Geotechnical Engineer role:

  • Overseeing site and report work.
  • Carrying out retaining wall, foundation design and slope stability design.
  • Writing and reviewing factual and interpretive reports.
  • Managing projects and contracts.
  • Communicating with clients.
  • Contributing to bidding and tendering
  • Developing and leading a team.

The Principal Geotechnical Engineer selected must have:

  • Extensive experience working in the geotechnical industry and an understanding of geo-environmental schemes relating to contaminated land.
  • A degree in geology, geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering or a similar, relevant subject.
  • Hold a valid UK Driving licence.
  • Commutable to Newcastle and the surrounding area.
  • Have a full right to work in the UK.

The successful Principal Geotechnical Engineer will receive:

  • A competitive salary (£38,000 – £48,000).
  • Company benefit and pension scheme.
  • Social and friendly team to work with.
  • Work on a variety of exciting projects.
  • Client facing work allowing for networking.

If you are interested in this or other roles in Geotechnical Engineering/Consulting roles please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on or call . We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.