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Principal Geotechnical Engineer in Durham

Job Description

Principal Geotechnical Engineer

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Permanent role

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Up to £60,000

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Durham OR North Yorkshire OR West Yorkshire - Hybrid working 2 days from home

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Multidisciplinary Consultancy

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A Principal Geotechnical Engineer is required to join a multidisciplinary consultancy in the North-East. You will lead and deliver ground engineering solutions across a range of infrastructure and development projects.

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Principal Geotechnical Engineer - BENEFITS

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  • Salary - up to £60,000
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  • Annual leave: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave per year
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  • Pension scheme: up to 6% contribution
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  • Hybrid working to support you in a healthy work-life balance
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  • Ongoing professional development through varying project work
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  • Flexible working system allowing team members to accrue 1.5 days flexi time per month
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  • Cycle2work scheme
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  • Discounts from leading retailers
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  • Generous maternity leave package
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Principal Geotechnical Engineer - RESPONSIBILITIES

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  • Lead and deliver geotechnical projects from planning through to completion
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  • Develop geotechnical design solutions (foundations, slope stability, earthworks, retaining structures, and ground improvement)
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  • Provide technical guidance and leadership across project teams
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  • Contribute to business growth through proposals, tenders, and networking activities
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Principal Geotechnical Engineer - REQUIREMENTS

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  • BSc in Geology or a related discipline, with an MSc in Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering or equivalent
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  • Chartered professional (CEng, CGeol, or equivalent) with substantial post-chartership experience
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  • Proven consultancy experience delivering geotechnical and engineering geology projects
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  • Commercially aware, with experience managing project budgets and financial performance
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  • Full UK driving licence as site visits are required
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Principal Geotechnical Engineer in Durham

Durham, NC
Full time

Published on 09/03/2026

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