Principal / Associate Geotechnical Engineer

Location: London (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Competitive (DOE) + Benefits
Type: Full-Time Permanent

An award-winning, multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Principal / Associate Geotechnical Engineer to join its established London team.
This is a key leadership opportunity for an experienced geotechnical professional to take ownership of project delivery, technical direction, and team development, while playing an active role in the growth and strategic direction of the geotechnical function.
You'll be working across a diverse portfolio of projects in the UK and internationally, delivering innovative and sustainable ground engineering solutions within a highly collaborative environment.

As a Principal / Associate Geotechnical Engineer, you will lead geotechnical input across multiple projects, providing both technical leadership and commercial oversight.
Responsibilities will include:

• Leading the design and management of ground investigations across projects
• Overseeing the development of ground models and geotechnical risk assessments
• Providing technical leadership in geotechnical design and analysis, including:
  • Foundations
  • Earthworks
  • Retaining structures
  • Slope stability and ground movement
• Acting as a technical authority, reviewing and approving design outputs
• Managing and mentoring engineers and junior staff
• Taking responsibility for project delivery, quality assurance and resourcing
• Providing strategic geotechnical advice to clients and stakeholders
• Leading input into fee proposals, tenders and business development activities
• Actively contributing to winning work and developing client relationships
• Supporting the growth and development of the geotechnical team

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology or a Geotechnical discipline (MSc desirable)
• Chartered status with ICE or Geological Society
• Significant experience within a consultancy environment
• Strong background in geotechnical design, analysis and reporting
• Experience using software such as:
  • Plaxis
  • GeoStudio
  • Oasys Suite / Wallap (or similar)
• Proven experience in project leadership and team management
• Strong commercial awareness and client-facing capability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Full UK driving licence

Highly desirable:

• Demonstrable ability to win work, build client relationships and contribute to business development

• Step into a senior leadership role within a respected consultancy
• Opportunity to influence technical direction and team growth
• Work on a diverse portfolio of UK and international projects
• Clear progression within a growing and ambitious business
• Collaborative and supportive environment with strong technical focus
• Hybrid working with a commitment to work-life balance
• Competitive benefits including:
  • Pension, life assurance and income protection
  • Health cash plan
  • Professional membership fees covered
  • Structured training and continued professional development
  • Cycle to Work scheme and travel loan
  • Additional leave purchase options
  • Paid volunteering day
  • Active social and team culture

If you are seeking a Principal / Associate Geotechnical Engineer role and want a strong option at a consultancy that can support your growth, apply directly or contact Michael from Aldwych Consulting on (phone number removed).

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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