Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Job description

Your future is in your hands…

Are you a Principal Geotechnical Engineer or experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer looking to make the next career step, with proven consultancy experience, who wants to be much more than a number in a crowd? Would you relish the opportunity to be part of a company where you can work both autonomously, and as part of a wider professional team, where you will have genuine opportunities to develop your career further?

Location: Hybrid and based in either "Greater Manchester" or "North Wales"

Contract Type: Permanent

Who will I be working with?

Caulmert Ltd is a dynamic, employee-owned consultancy that truly values innovation, collaboration and impact. Founded in 2008, Caulmert is on track to meet an ambitious growth plan. Currently, the company employs 45 colleagues operating from regional offices located in Kent, Cheshire and North Wales, with our client-focused teams consistently delivering high quality services and support to the rapidly growing number of clients.

So, what will the role of a Principal Geotechnical Engineer entail?

An enthusiastic Geotechnical Engineer is required to support the expansion of the Engineering team. This is a superb opportunity to work on a wide range of multi-disciplinary projects in different sectors including education, commercial, industrial, residential, health, rail and infrastructure, and energy and waste.

This isn’t just another job — it’s a chance to lead exciting geotechnical work, mentor and develop junior engineers, and take responsibility for key deliverables both in the office and on site. Playing a vital role in nurturing client relationships, contributing to commercial project elements, and ensuring the highest quality standards on everything we deliver, whilst enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid working environment your responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking projects or components of projects in the field and office, taking responsibility for own resource and potentially resource allocation of others
• Managing subcontractors, quality assurance and client feedback and ensuring effective communication of any changes/modifications
• Aid with the mentoring, coaching, technical training and development of more junior staff
• Preparing and checking reports such as Desk Study Reports and GIRs and other project deliverables as required in line with company and client requirements as well as national standards and codes of practice
• Participating in the resolution of project technical issues
• Collaborating with other engineers to ensure the integrity of the project delivery
• Ensure compliance of deliverables for which Caulmert have responsibility, including RAMS, fieldworks, testing, reports and specifications with project requirements
• Enhancing team’s reputation by delivering high quality work on time and budget
• Commercial input to projects (fee proposals and contract agreements, invoicing, debt management, client management etc) relating to projects for which the individual has responsibility
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients on projects
• Ensure that the Company’s policies are implemented successfully e.g. Compliance with the Company QEMS, ISO14001 and ISO9001 etc
• Performing other duties and responsibilities as required from time to time by your line manager
• Promoting the company’s services and being alert to new opportunities

What will I need in order to be considered for this role?

• Ambition, commitment and integrity
• Relevant degree in geology/geotechnical or civil engineering, or similar, MSc/MEng in Geotechnical Engineering desirable, Chartered Professional CGeol/CEng desirable
• Broad and in depth ground investigation experience gained from working in either a contracting or consultancy background
• Proven track record of acting in a senior engineering role with experience of responsibility
• Proven experience in geotechnical design of foundations, retaining structures, temporary works, slope stability analysis and preferable the design of soil nailing and anchoring systems.
• Proven track record of delivering complex geotechnical projects across a range of sectors
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Excellent report writing skills with the ability to self-check and produce accurate deliverables
• Team player, self-starter and problem solver with a mature approach and ability to work as part of a larger operations team
• Flexible to travel for assignments
• Familiar with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc
• Well organised and able to prioritise workload and make decisions with minimal supervision
• Full UK driving licence

What will I receive in return?

• A happy, sociable place to work with a choice of offices in North Wales (Bangor and St Asaph) and Altrincham.
• Competitive remuneration package
• 25 days Holiday + Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days depending on the length of service)
• Investment in your professional development and great career prospects
• Private Medical Care
• Pension
• Potential opportunity to purchase Company shares
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Additionally, you’ll be part of a friendly and professional team in a growing company which promotes agile working and where your ideas will be welcomed, and your efforts and results will be noticed and rewarded, with excellent opportunities for career progression.

The Company is an equal opportunities employer and aims to ensure a workplace where people are treated with dignity and respect, and where trust and empowerment are encouraged.

As part of our recruitment process, Caulmert is expected to carry out a ‘Right to work’ check on all staff. This will require obtaining original copies of one or more of the ‘acceptable documents’ as given in the Home Office Guidance “An Employer’s Guide to Right to Work Checks”: 31 August 2021. Further information is available from our HR department upon request.

How to apply

To apply, please forward a detailed CV and covering letter explaining what attracts you to the post to Donna Milne, HR Manager at InTec, Parc Menai, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 4FG or email to recruitment@caulmert.com.

The Company will not accept Applications/Candidates from Recruitment Consultants/Agencies nor accept their terms and conditions without prior approval from the HR Manager.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater Manchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English