💼 Full-Time Position

Principal Geotechnical Engineer

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Penguin Recruitment
📍 Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Location
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Posted
June 19, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Edinburgh
£50,000 - £60,000

Are you an experienced Geotechnical Engineer looking to take the next step in your career with a leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy?

Due to continued growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join a well-established team in Edinburgh. You will play a key role in delivering major infrastructure, transportation, energy, commercial, and residential projects across Scotland and the wider UK.

This position offers the chance to lead technically challenging projects, mentor junior engineers, and work alongside industry-leading professionals within a collaborative and innovative environment.

The Role

Leading geotechnical design on a variety of complex projects.
Managing and delivering geotechnical investigations from tender stage through to completion.
Producing and reviewing geotechnical interpretative reports and design calcul...