Principal Geotechnical Engineer
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Posted on:
16-10-2025
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Principal Geotechnical Engineer
Location: Dartford Depot (travel across Kent Essex London occasional UK travel)
Contract: Permanent 40 hours/week (MonFri)
Salary: Competitive
About the Role
Ground Control Geotechnical Solutions delivers safe sustainable and high-quality geotechnical engineering services across the UK.
Were looking for an experienced Principal Geotechnical Engineer to lead ground investigation soil and rock analysis and geotechnical design projects. Youll manage teams ensure technical excellence and drive client satisfaction through safe efficient and innovative engineering solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead geotechnical design ground investigations and foundation analysis projects.
- Oversee site investigations data interpretation and technical report delivery.
- Provide technical review and sign-off on design reports risk assessments and method statements.
- Mentor and support Graduate and Senior Geotechnical Engineers.
- Maintain strong client relationships and support tender submissions.
- Ensure compliance with CDM regulations HSE standards and environmental best practice.
What Were Looking For
- Degree (BSc/MSc) in Geotechnical Engineering Civil Engineering or related field.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership (preferred).
- Strong knowledge of Eurocode 7 BS5930 and geotechnical design standards.
- Experience with slope stability earthworks retaining wall and piling design.
- Excellent communication leadership and project management skills.
- Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel.
Why Join Ground Control
- Clear career development and professional accreditation support.
- Competitive salary annual bonus and share options.
- Benefits package including:
- 23 days holiday (rising with service) bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Private GP access & employee wellbeing support
- Gym membership discounts
- 2 volunteering days per year
Work with a collaborative people-focused team shaping sustainable infrastructure.
Join us and lead the way in delivering safe sustainable geotechnical solutions across the UK.
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Equal Opportunities Statement
At Ground Control we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds experiences and perspectives.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on sex age disability gender identity marital status pregnancy race religion or belief sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
Key Skills
- Construction Inspection
- Business Development
- GIS
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Communication skills
- Construction Experience
- Data Collection
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Autocad
- Horizontal Drilling
- Writing Skills
About Company
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