Location
Bodmin
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
23/01/2026
Closing date
13/02/2026
Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Bodmin
Reference: BY174145
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
A well-established geo-environmental and geotechnical consultancy near Bodmin, Cornwall is looking to appoint a Senior Geotechnical Engineer as part of their continued growth.
This is a respected consultancy with a strong pipeline of work across Cornwall, the South West and the wider UK. They're known for technical quality, long-standing client relationships and a genuinely supportive senior culture. The business offers senior engineers real autonomy and the opportunity to influence both technical delivery and the wider direction of the company.
Why consider this Senior Geotechnical Engineer role?
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Salary in the region of £40,000 - £50,000, plus benefits
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Flexible working hours and a pragmatic approach to holidays
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High levels of trust, independence and scope for career progression
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A senior role with genuine influence over projects and business decisions
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Supportive, knowledgeable team environment with specialist expertise
The Senior Geotechnical Engineer role entails:
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Leading and overseeing multiple geotechnical and geo-environmental projects
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Preparing and reviewing fee proposals, scopes of work and technical reports
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Providing senior-level input into ground investigations, interpretation and design
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Acting as a main technical point of contact for clients and design teams
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Mentoring junior and mid-level engineers and contributing to senior operational discussions
Requirements for the Senior Geotechnical Engineer role:
* Chartered Engineer or Chartered Geologist (CEng or CGeol)
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Significant post-graduate experience within UK consultancy
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Strong technical background in foundation design, piling and slope stability
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Confident working with ground investigation data and standards (BS 5930, BS 10175, Eurocode 7)
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Based in, or able to commute to Bodmin area
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Full right to work in the UK