Overview

Principal Geotechnical Engineer (1117144) role at Structural Soils. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity based in Bristol, UK. Open to candidates with industry experience who wish to take the next step in their career.

Join a knowledgeable and talented team within one of the UK’s leading ground investigation companies as part of the RS Group. The position is open to experienced professionals looking to advance their geotechnical career.

Core Responsibilities

• Project management and coordination
• Client management and engagement
• Leading the design, procurement, supervision and management of geotechnical ground investigations
• Managing Phase 2 Ground Investigations
• Ensure best practise with an efficient and economical workflow for clients
• Produce detailed factual and interpretive geotechnical ground investigation reports meeting high standards
• Communicate effectively with project staff and clients to deliver projects
• Peer review of exploratory hole logs to ensure soil and rock logging compliance with current geotechnical standards
• Peer review of factual and interpretive reports and other data

Person Specification

• 15+ years of industry experience within the UK Ground Investigation sector
• BEng or BSc (or MSc/MEng) in Geology, Earth Science, Geography, Civil Engineering, Environmental Geoscience or related subject is essential
• MSc or MEng in Geotechnical subject preferred for BEng/BSc holders but not essential
• Chartership with an industry-recognised organisation
• A desire to contribute as a key member of the local and national team through excellence in work
• Full Clean UK Manual driving licence
• Adaptability and flexibility to respond to clients of all sizes and project scopes
• Willingness to learn and use geotechnical software where appropriate

Salary And Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience
• 31 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), rising to 36 with extended service
• Life insurance, pension scheme and free private GP service
• Flexible benefits programme (buy additional holidays, health cash plan, discounted gym, cycle to work, electric car salary sacrifice, and more)
• Paid volunteer time
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Support for professional memberships and chartership mentoring

Equal Opportunity

The RS K Group are an equal opportunity employer.

About Us

Structural Soils is part of the RS K Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business established in 1964. We offer multidisciplinary site investigation services across the UK and internationally, supported by offices in Bristol, Castleford, Coventry, Glasgow, Hemel Hempstead, Wigan, Plymouth, and Tonbridge.

We aim to foster an inclusive workplace and provide flexible working arrangements where possible. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.