Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Astute’s Nuclear Team is partnering with an international design consultancy, who are looking to recruit a Principal Geotechnical Engineer for their office based in central Birmingham.

The strategically important hire of a Principal Geotechnical Engineer comes with a salary of up to £65,000, flexible working and a competitive overall package.

If you’re an experienced Geotechnical Engineer and are at a Senior level looking to step into a Principal role, or already a Principal Engineer looking for your next challenge, apply with your most up to date CV today!

Responsibilities and duties of the Principal Geotechnical Engineer role

Reporting to the Team Leader you will:

• Perform Geotechnical design tasks to a high level
• Manage your workload as well as help support more junior engineers with their workload
• Be involved in forecasting and budgeting as well as resourcing
• Assist in liaising with clients and building out relationships
• Attend site visits as and when is required

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• 8 – 10 years’ experience as a Geotechnical Design Engineer
• Must hold Chartership within Civil Engineering
• Strong understanding of the contractual side of engineering
• Full right to live and work in the UK
• Experienced with Finite Element Analysis

Personal skills

The Principal Geotechnical Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• Keen to lead and deliver both projects and junior engineers
• Passionate about personal growth and driving their career and business forward
• Open to new ideas and very adaptable to change
• A strong communicator

Salary and benefits of the Principal Geotechnical Engineer role

• Competitive Salary up to £65,000
• Company pension scheme
• Opportunity work remotely abroad and extend your annual leave
• Strong company bonus scheme paid out in Q4

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