Location
Newquay
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
14/01/2026
Closing date
04/02/2026
Principal Engineering Geologist
Reference: BY174145
Location: Newquay
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000
A respected Geoenvironmental and Geotechnical consultancy is seeking a Principal Engineering Geologist to join their growing team in Newquay, Cornwall.
Our client is a well-established consultancy operating across Cornwall, the South West and wider UK, known for technical excellence, a collaborative culture and long-term client relationships. They offer a supportive environment where senior professionals can influence technical delivery and business direction whilst continuing their professional development.
As a Principal Engineering Geologist, you'll join a friendly, high-performing team with:
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Competitive salary (£45,000 - £55,000) and benefits
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Flexible approach to working hours and holiday entitlement
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Real autonomy, trust and a pragmatic senior culture
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A senior role that genuinely shapes project outcomes and company strategy
* Work with a team of friendly, specialist consultants for support in the workplace.
As Principal Engineering Geologist, you will take a central technical and operational position, with responsibilities including:
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Leading multiple geo-environmental and geotechnical projects of varying complexity
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Preparing and reviewing fee proposals, technical scopes and quality-assured reports
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Providing expert input across ground investigation, interpretation and design
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Acting as a key technical contact for clients and design teams
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Mentoring junior and mid-level staff and supporting senior operational decisions
To be considered for this Principal Engineering Geologist position, you must demonstrate:
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Chartered status (CEng or CGeol) with extensive post-graduate consultancy experience
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Strong foundation design, piled foundations and slope stability expertise
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Competence in ground investigation interpretation (BS 5930, BS 10175, Eurocode 7)
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Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
* Live in or near to Newquay
* Full right to work in the UK
If you're a seasoned professional looking for a senior, influential geotechnical role with real scope to grow, we want to hear from you.
We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.