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Posted 11 August, 2026

Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Fusion People Ltd
DH1, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Principal Geotechnical Engineer Permanent role Up to £60,000 Durham OR North Yorkshire OR West Yorkshire - Hybrid working 2 days from home Multidisciplinary Consultancy A Principal Geotechnical Engineer is required to join a multidisciplinary consultancy in the North-East. You will lead and deliver ground engineering solutions across a range of infrastructure and development projects. Principal Geotechnical Engineer - BENEFITS Salary - up to £60,000 Annual leave: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave per year Pension scheme: up to 6% contribution Hybrid working to support you in a healthy work-life balance Ongoing professional development through varying project work Flexible working system allowing team members to accrue 1.5 days flexi time per month Cycle2work scheme Discounts from leading retailers Generous maternity leave package Principal Geotechnical Engineer - RESPONSIBILITIES Lead and deliver geotechnical projects from planning through to completion Develop geotechnical design solutions (foundations, slope stability, earthworks, retaining structures, and ground improvement) Provide technical guidance and leadership across project teams Contribute to business growth through proposals, tenders, and networking activities Principal Geotechnical Engineer - REQUIREMENTS BSc in Geology or a related discipline, with an MSc in Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering or equivalent Chartered professional (CEng, CGeol, or equivalent) with substantial post-chartership experience Proven consultancy experience delivering geotechnical and engineering geology projects Commercially aware, with experience managing project budgets and financial performance Full UK driving licence as site visits are required--- Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website