Job Description:

Are you an experienced geotechnical professional ready to influence technical standards, lead meaningful projects and support the next generation of engineers?
  
Consortium Professional Recruitment are pleased to be partnering with an established engineering consultancy to recruit a Principal Geotechnical / Geoenvironmental Engineer. This is an opportunity to take ownership of challenging ground engineering projects while helping develop technical capability, strengthen client relationships and drive continuous improvement.
  
You'll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment where your expertise will be valued, your ideas welcomed and your leadership will make a genuine difference.
  
The Opportunity:
As a Principal Geotechnical / Geoenvironmental Engineer, you'll play a key role in:

• Leading projects: Manage geotechnical, geoenvironmental and ground investigation projects from initial brief through to delivery, ensuring quality, commercial performance and programme commitments are achieved.
• Providing technical expertise: Review engineering reports, designs and investigations, offering practical solutions that meet relevant standards, legislation and client requirements.
• Developing people: Mentor and support engineers, share specialist knowledge and contribute to a positive, high-performing team environment.
• Driving improvement: Help shape technical procedures, strengthen geoenvironmental capabilities and promote high standards of quality, health and safety.
• Building relationships: Work collaboratively with clients, project managers and multidisciplinary teams, contributing to proposals, tenders and new project opportunities.

  
Your work will directly contribute to delivering technically robust engineering solutions, developing future talent and supporting the continued growth of a respected engineering consultancy.
  
About You:
We're looking for someone who can bring:

• Substantial experience in geotechnical and/or geoenvironmental engineering
• Experience managing complex ground investigation projects, technical reporting and engineering deliverables.
• Strong knowledge of relevant engineering standards, legislation, quality procedures and CDM requirements.
• Experience supporting, mentoring or managing engineering professionals.
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional institution, with a relevant degree in civil engineering, geology or a related discipline. A Master's qualification would be advantageous.
• A collaborative approach, sound commercial judgement and the confidence to communicate technical information clearly.
• A valid driving licence acceptable for business insurance purposes, with flexibility to attend other offices and project sites when required.

  
Experience within the overhead line (OHL) industry would be beneficial, although it is not essential.
We recognise that talented people bring different experiences and career journeys. If you have the relevant technical expertise and leadership potential but don't meet every preference listed, we'd still welcome your application.
  
The Benefits and Package:
In return, you'll enjoy:

• Competitive salary reflecting your experience and expertise.
• Hybrid working, with at least three days based in the Tadcaster office and two days working from home or another site location.
• The opportunity to lead varied, technically challenging engineering projects.
• A senior position where you can influence technical standards, team development and business improvement.

  
How to Apply:
This exciting Principal Geotechnical / Geoenvironmental Engineer opportunity is being managed by Consortium Professional Recruitment, a trusted recruitment partner.
  
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and would welcome the opportunity to combine technical leadership with meaningful project delivery, we'd love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV attached.
  
  
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