🚀 Principal Geotechnical Engineer
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- 📍 Location: City of Edinburgh
- 📅 Posted: Oct 20, 2025
Overview
Principal Geotechnical Engineer — Edinburgh. Permanent role. £40,000 to £60,000 per annum.
The successful Principal Geotechnical Engineer candidate will have the chance to work on a variety of rail, road, industrial, leisure, commercial and residential projects nationwide, gaining valuable experience alongside other experienced engineers.
Responsibilities
- Ground investigation project delivery, site characterisation, report writing and client liaison.
- Work on geo-environmental ground investigation and assessment, remediation and validation, contract management, and planning and regulatory liaison.
- Opportunity to grow into a management role within the company, as the client promotes from within.
Qualifications
- Geology degree; another relevant degree.
- Chartership desired but not essential.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Ground investigation, slope stability and report writing experience.
- Commutable distance from Edinburgh office.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Enhanced Pension Scheme
- Additional Annual Leave opportunities
- Hybrid Working
- Flexible Working
- Vehicle Access/Car Allowance
Company information
My client is a medium-sized leading geotechnical and geoenvironmental company based in Edinburgh and is looking for a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join their diverse and experienced projects team.
How to apply
Interested in this or other roles in Geotechnical or Geo-Environmental, please contact William Lisle at (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website.
This is a permanent role.
Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.
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