Senior/Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Senior / Principal Geotechnical Engineer - Local Government (Gloucester)Join a leading engineering and professional services consultancy where you can work on high-impact, community-focused projects, collaborate with experienced specialists, and develop your career in a supportive, inclusive environment.About the roleAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior or Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join a Local Government delivery team supporting a county council professional services contract. Based in central Gloucester, you''ll help deliver a growing programme of geotechnical, highways, bridges and infrastructure schemes across the county, with a strong emphasis on practical assessment, design and proportionate risk management.You''ll be part of an established team with excellent local knowledge, supported by a wider UK network of geotechnical specialists who provide additional resource and technical expertise.The county''s varied geology, topography and highway network creates recurring challenges including slopes, embankments, retaining structures, landslips and resilience issues. The 2026/27 financial year is a key period, with increased investment in the geotechnical programme in response to the frequency and impact of geotechnical events across the region.Key responsibilities:Lead and contribute across all stages of geotechnical schemes: early advice, investigation planning, design, construction support and asset managementAct as technical lead on a range of ..... full job details .....