Location
Leicester
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
06/11/2026
Closing date
27/11/2026
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Location: Leicester Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
Are you an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer looking for your next career move? Do you want to work on a diverse range of exciting projects, take technical ownership and play a key role in developing a growing geotechnical team?
An established and highly regarded multidisciplinary consultancy is looking to recruit a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join its expanding team in Leicester.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking business delivering a varied portfolio of projects across the built environment, infrastructure and development sectors.
The Role
As Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will take responsibility for delivering a range of geotechnical and ground engineering projects, providing technical expertise and supporting the development of junior engineers.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Managing and delivering geotechnical projects from initial site investigation through to design and construction.
* Planning, specifying and overseeing ground investigation works.
* Preparing and reviewing factual and interpretative geotechnical reports.
* Undertaking geotechnical assessments, calculations and design work.
* Providing technical advice and recommendations to clients and project teams.
* Liaising with clients, contractors, suppliers and other engineering disciplines.
* Supporting and mentoring graduate and junior engineers.
* Contributing to business development and maintaining strong client relationships.
About You
To be considered, you will ideally have:
* A degree in Civil Engineering, Geology, Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline.
* Significant experience within a geotechnical or ground engineering consultancy environment.
* Strong experience in the management and delivery of ground investigations.
* A solid understanding of UK ground conditions and relevant geotechnical standards.
* Experience producing and reviewing interpretative ground investigation reports.
* Knowledge of geotechnical design, including foundations, retaining structures and earthworks.
* Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
* The ability to manage projects and build strong client relationships.
Chartered status (CEng, CGeol or equivalent), or working towards it, would be advantageous.
What's on Offer?
* Competitive salary depending on experience.
* Generous holiday allowance.
* Pension scheme.
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
* Ongoing professional development and support towards chartership.
* Opportunity to work on a diverse range of technically interesting projects.
* Clear opportunities for career progression within an established consultancy.
* A collaborative working environment with an experienced multidisciplinary team.
Interested?
If you're a Senior Geotechnical Engineer looking for a new challenge in Leicester, we'd love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion, please get in touch to find out more about this opportunity.