Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Celnor Group

. Lead and deliver geotechnical engineering assessments across a range of geological settings and ground conditions.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeKingswinford • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSenior💰 £NaN per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

geotechnical engineeringfoundation designearthworks designslope stability analysisgeological loggingfield testingfield mappingground investigationsample analysisproject management

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationproblem-solvingteam managementclient relationship managementmentoringself-motivatedjudgementworkload planningtechnical support

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in GeologyBachelor's degree in Earth ScienceBachelor's degree in GeoscienceMaster's degree in Geotechnical EngineeringChartered geologistChartered engineerclose to applying for chartershipfull UK driving licence