# Principal Geotechnical Engineer

**Company**: WSP
**Location**: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
**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 Newcastle-Upon-Tyne.

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. You will lead the development of ground models, geotechnical assessments, design solutions, and technical deliverables across a diverse portfolio of projects.

Key responsibilities include:

- 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), or demonstrable progress towards chartership.

## Skills

### Required
- geotechnical engineering
- engineering geology
- ground risk management
- project management
- commercial awareness
- stakeholder management
- ground investigation
- technical leadership
- mentorship

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