Senior Geotechnical Engineer
BAM UK & Ireland
Barbican · posted 31 July 2026
Location
Barbican, City of London
Category
Construction and Property
Building a sustainable tomorrow BAM UK & Ireland require a Senior or Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join the Ground Engineering business unit. As a Senior or Principal Geotechnical Engineer, you will be planning and leading the safe, technically excellent delivery of geotechnical works on a varying range of projects across the South of the UK. You will be based at either our Godstone or Nailsea site offices (work in other areas may be required from time to time). This is predominately a site-based role that will require travel and living away from home as required.
Is this your next job Read the full description below to find out, and do not hesitate to make an application.
Making Possible As Senior/Principal Geotechnical Engineer, you will be responsible for the following:
Maintain open lines of communication with the Geotechnical team regarding the progress of the project and relevant developments
Supervision & management of the safe, efficient delivery of geotechnical works to an excellent technical standard
Supervise & mentor the project team as appropriate to develop others
Develop and maintain a strong relationship with the Client, the supply chain and third parties
Maintain high levels of personal safety and environmental standards, implementing safe systems of work on site
Monitoring of project costs & reporting change both internally and to the Client
Awareness of project and business goals and able to relay these to the project team to increase workforce engagement with business
What do you bring to the role? Required Experience in delivering geotechnical works, competence at management and supervision of project teams, communication skills both written and verbal at all levels
Preferred RoGEP, Professional Membership, CSCS card, SMSTS, First Aid at Work, PTS
Whats in it for you? Competitive salary
A wide range of family-friendly policies
Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
8 % matched pension contributions
Private healthcare
Life assurance
26 days holiday
2 wellbeing days
1 volunteering day
Personal and professional development
About BAM Building a sustainable tomorrow. Thats our mission and our promise at BAM. Its how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.
We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. xwzovoh Were on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.
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Is this your next job Read the full description below to find out, and do not hesitate to make an application.
Making Possible As Senior/Principal Geotechnical Engineer, you will be responsible for the following:
Maintain open lines of communication with the Geotechnical team regarding the progress of the project and relevant developments
Supervision & management of the safe, efficient delivery of geotechnical works to an excellent technical standard
Supervise & mentor the project team as appropriate to develop others
Develop and maintain a strong relationship with the Client, the supply chain and third parties
Maintain high levels of personal safety and environmental standards, implementing safe systems of work on site
Monitoring of project costs & reporting change both internally and to the Client
Awareness of project and business goals and able to relay these to the project team to increase workforce engagement with business
What do you bring to the role? Required Experience in delivering geotechnical works, competence at management and supervision of project teams, communication skills both written and verbal at all levels
Preferred RoGEP, Professional Membership, CSCS card, SMSTS, First Aid at Work, PTS
Whats in it for you? Competitive salary
A wide range of family-friendly policies
Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
8 % matched pension contributions
Private healthcare
Life assurance
26 days holiday
2 wellbeing days
1 volunteering day
Personal and professional development
About BAM Building a sustainable tomorrow. Thats our mission and our promise at BAM. Its how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.
We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. xwzovoh Were on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.