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Posted 25 July, 2026

Princpal Geotechnical Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Principal Geotechnical Engineer

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London

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£50,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience)

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One of Britain's largest multi-disciplinary engineering companies are looking for a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to head a team of talented engineering geologists and geotechnical design engioneers, to work on a mixture of slope stability, retaining walls, mining risk assessment, residential, high-rises, commercial and local authority projects.

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You will be joining an established geotechnical set up within a future thinking company who are focused on high working standards, innovative projects, who are ever expanding and setting the pace in the ground investigation industry in the South East.

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We are looking for a Principal level geotechnical engineer who has or is close to chartership, if this is you and you are looking for a new opportunity to showcase your skills, please get in touch!

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This Principal Geotechnical Engineer position offers:

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  • Competitive salary
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  • Generous pension Package
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  • Excellent working conditions
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  • Friendly team setting
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  • The chance to build and manage a team
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  • Career Progression
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  • Flexible Benefits
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To be considered:

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  • Chartered or close to
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  • Based commutable to Central London
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  • Geology or civil engineering degree
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  • Full right to work permanently in the UK
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  • Full driving licence
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  • Technical report writing
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  • Geotechnical Design skills
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  • Team mentoring
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If this sounds like you and you are looking for an exciting new challenge, get in touch now!

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Interested in this or other geoenvironmental/geotechnical roles? Please do not hesitate to contact Joel Bullen on