# Principal Geotechnical Engineer

**Company**: WSP
**Location**: London
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Consulting

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## Description

We are seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in London.

As a Principal Geotechnical Engineer, you will act as a technical lead on complex geotechnical and multidisciplinary projects, providing specialist advice and oversight throughout project lifecycles.

Key responsibilities include:

- Leading the development of ground models, geotechnical assessments, design solutions, and technical deliverables across a diverse portfolio of projects.

- Undertaking and reviewing advanced geotechnical analysis and design for foundations, retaining structures, earthworks, slopes, and other geotechnical assets.

- Managing project delivery, including programme, commercial performance, quality assurance, and risk management responsibilities.

- Leading client relationships, supporting business development activities, and identifying opportunities to grow existing and new accounts.

- Directing the planning, procurement, and management of ground investigations, ensuring data is interpreted effectively to support design and construction.

- Providing technical leadership, coaching, and mentorship to engineers and engineering geologists, supporting career development and technical excellence within the team.

Requirements:

- A strong technical background in geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, and ground risk management, with experience delivering complex projects.

- Significant experience in geotechnical design, analysis, and interpretation across a variety of sectors and ground conditions.

- A proven ability to lead technical delivery, manage project risks, and provide quality assurance for geotechnical outputs.

- Strong commercial awareness with experience of project management, fee control, and successful project delivery.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

- Experience leading and supervising ground investigation programmes and providing technical oversight during construction phases.

- A track record of supporting business development activities, winning work, and contributing to client growth strategies.

- Experience mentoring and developing junior team members while promoting a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.

- Chartered status with a relevant professional institution (ICE, Geological Society or equivalent).

## Skills

### Required
- geotechnical engineering
- engineering geology
- ground risk management
- project management
- commercial awareness
- stakeholder management

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