Salary: £38k - 47k per year
Reference: JO0000060578
Are you ready to take the next big step in your geotechnical career?
Our client, a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy with a strong forward workload, is looking for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist to join their thriving Newcastle team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a key role where you’ll work on major infrastructure, industrial, residential, commercial, and leisure projects-while enjoying genuine career progression, autonomy, and the backing of a supportive, expert team.
You’ll be joining a company with a reputation for technical excellence, a varied client base, and a culture that values its people. In return, they offer a flexible working environment, competitive salary, and a benefits package that supports your personal and professional growth.

Why This Role?

• Influence and impact - You’ll take ownership of projects, shape technical delivery, and mentor junior colleagues.
• Variety - Work across multiple sectors on high-profile projects that challenge and inspire.
• Development - Ongoing training, professional support, and a clear path to Principal/Associate level.
• Culture - A collaborative, forward-thinking team where your ideas are valued.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and manage ground investigations from concept to completion.
• Deliver interpretative geotechnical and geo-environmental reports, providing clear, commercially focused advice to clients.
• Undertake geotechnical design including slope stability, foundations (shallow and deep), retaining structures, and earthworks specifications.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers and geologists.
• Build strong relationships with clients, helping to expand the company’s network and opportunities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across civil, structural, transport, and environmental engineering.
• Ensure projects are delivered to the highest technical and safety standards, on time and on budget.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Geology, Civil Engineering, Earth Sciences, or related discipline (MSc desirable).
• Chartered or near-chartered status with a relevant professional body.
• Strong technical expertise in site investigation, geotechnical design, and interpretative reporting.
• Ability to lead projects and manage client relationships confidently.
• Good working knowledge of software such as AutoCAD, ArcGIS, RocScience, Oasys, gINT, PLAXIS, or Wallap.
• A collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Flexible benefits package including pension, healthcare plan, life insurance, professional fee reimbursement, and loyalty bonus.
• Opportunities to buy/sell holiday days to suit your lifestyle.
• Access to industry-leading projects and the latest design tools.
• A company that champions work-life balance and staff wellbeing.

Why This Role?

• Influence and impact - You’ll take ownership of projects, shape technical delivery, and mentor junior colleagues.
• Variety - Work across multiple sectors on high-profile projects that challenge and inspire.
• Development - Ongoing training, professional support, and a clear path to Principal/Associate level.
• Culture - A collaborative, forward-thinking team where your ideas are valued

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and manage ground investigations from concept to completion.
• Deliver interpretative geotechnical and geo-environmental reports, providing clear, commercially focused advice to clients.
• Undertake geotechnical design including slope stability, foundations (shallow and deep), retaining structures, and earthworks specifications.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers and geologists.
• Build strong relationships with clients, helping to expand the company’s network and opportunities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across civil, structural, transport, and environmental engineering.
• Ensure projects are delivered to the highest technical and safety standards, on time and on budget