Principal Geotechnical Engineer
Penguin Recruitment
Northampton · posted 12 August 2026
Salary
£40,000 – £55,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Northampton, Northamptonshire
Category
Engineering
Principal Geotechnical Engineer
Northampton
Permanent Opportunity
£40,000 to £55,000 per Annum
We're working with a well-established and growing consultancy to recruit a Principal Geotechnical Engineer for its ground investigation and design team in Northampton.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Principal Geotechnical Engineer looking to take a leading role across a varied portfolio of UK projects. You'll combine technical expertise with project leadership, client engagement and the opportunity to mentor and develop colleagues.
The Principal Geotechnical Engineer will contribute to ground investigation strategies, interpretation of ground data, geotechnical assessments, reporting and design. You'll work collaboratively with specialists across investigation and consulting, providing practical engineering solutions and helping clients manage ground-related risk.
We're looking for a technically strong Principal Geotechnical Engineer with sound commercial awareness and experience leading projects and supporting junior engineers. Chartered status, or a clear route towards chartership, would be beneficial.
Company Benefits:
Senior technical and client-facing role
Diverse and interesting project portfolio
Opportunity to influence team growth
Hybrid Working
Flexible working
Clear progression path
Enhanced pensions scheme
Chartership supportCandidate Requirements:
Live within a commutable distance of Northampton
Full UK Driving Licence
Full Right to work in the UK permanently
Experience in Ground Investigation and design elements, eg. Slopes and retaining walls
Relevant academic backgroundIf you're a Principal Geotechnical Engineer ready for a new challenge in Northampton, we'd love to hear from you.
Interested in this or other roles in Geotechnical or Geo-Environmental, please do not hesitate to contact William Lisle. We have many more vacancies available on our website.
This is a permanent role
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