Principal Geotechnical Engineer Reference: BY1880 Location: Newcastle Salary: GBP38,000 : GBP45,000 An exciting opportunity for a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to lead a team of ground investigation specialists has presented itself in Newcastle. Youll be working with an award:winning multi:disciplinary team of engineers on a huge range of projects in the North East, supervising and leading site investigations from start to finish. If youre looking for a step up in responsibility and skillset, this is the ideal role for you. The successful Principal Geotechnical Engineer will receive: * A competitive salary (GBP38,000 : GBP45,000). * Company benefit schemes. * Generous company pension. * Company vehicle with private use. * Social team of specialist geotechnical and geo:environmental engineers to work with. * Client facing work allowing for networking. * Supported career development. The Principal Geotechnical Engineer selected will have a variety of responsibilities. These include: * Leading site investigations. * Project managing. * Liaising closely with clients, contributing to business development, contract managing, tendering and team development. * Overseeing site work and reviewing report work. * Mentoring junior team members. As a result, the Principal Geotechnical Engineer role requires extensive experience in the industry, with knowledge of site investigation practices. You should have an industry relevant degree (for example geology, geotechnical engineering, environmental science, geoscience or civil engineering etc), a full UK Driving Licence, a full right to work in the UK and be commutable to the Newcastle area. If you are interested in this or other roles in Geotechnical Engineering/Consulting roles please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on or call We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to penguinrecruitment. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.