Location
Northampton
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
11/12/2025
Closing date
01/01/2026
Job title: Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Location: Northampton
Salary: £37,000
A new opportunity has opened in Northampton for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer.
The successful Senior Geotechnical Engineer will work on a wide variety of projects, carrying out both site and office-based work. You will be joining a large ground investigation consultancy specialising in rail and major infrastructure projects.
Company Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Internal training and progression opportunities
* Bonus scheme
* Healthy pension scheme
* Hybrid working
Role Responsibilities
The role of the Senior Geotechnical Engineer will involve:
* Ground investigation design
* Slope stability assessments
* Phase 1 & Phase 2 report writing
* Risk assessments
* Core logging, soil sampling and in-situ testing
* Supporting and mentoring junior engineers
* Collaborating with senior and principal engineers across large-scale projects
Requirements
If you meet the following criteria, please apply for the Senior Geotechnical Engineer role:
* Degree in geology, geotechnical engineering or a related discipline
* Strong experience in geotechnical report writing
* Proven leadership or mentoring experience
* Live within a commutable distance of the Northampton office
* Full UK driving licence