Senior Geotechnical Engineer

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Job Title: Senior Geotechnical Engineer Location: Birmingham Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 (depending on experience)
The Role A well-established consultancy based in Birmingham is looking to appoint a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to play a key role in delivering a diverse range of projects across infrastructure, commercial, and residential sectors.
This position offers a strong balance of technical delivery, project management, and team support. You'll take ownership of projects from early-stage ground investigation through to detailed design, while also mentoring junior engineers and contributing to the wider growth of the team.
Key Responsibilities
Managing geotechnical projects from inception to completion Designing foundations, retaining structures, and earthworks solutions Producing and reviewing interpretative geotechnical reports Overseeing and specifying ground investigations Carrying out geotechnical analysis (e.g. slope stability, settlement, bearing capacity) Acting as a key point of contact for clients and stakeholders Supporting and mentoring junior engineers Assisting with project planning, resourcing, and commercial aspectsRequirements
Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, or a related field 5-10+ years' UK consultancy experience Strong technical background in geotechnical design and analysis Proven experience managing projects and client relationships Chartered or working towards Chartership (ICE or Geological Society) Good understanding of UK standards, including Eurocodes Full UK driving licenceWhat's on Offer
Competitive salary with performance-based reviews Clear progression towards Principal level Support with Chartership and continued professional development Opportunity to work on a wide variety of technically interesting projects Flexible and hybrid working options Friendly, collaborative team environment Company pension and benefits packageThis role would suit a Senior Geotechnical Engineer looking for more responsibility, the chance to influence projects, and a clear path for career progression within a growing consultancy
Location:
Birmingham, West Midlands
Salary:
£40,000 - £65,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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