Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Principal Geotechnical Engineer
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£50,400
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SOC 2121 (90% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £50,400, and SCALED SOLUTIONS LIMITED is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
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| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2121 Civil engineers Most likely code | £35,200 | £40,300 | £45,300 | £50,400 |
2152 Environment professionals Also possible | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
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About the role
Contract: Permanent
Location: Kingswinford, West Midlands (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
About Us
GIP Ltd is one of the longest established geological, geo-environmental and geotechnical engineering companies of its kind in the Midlands. Established in 1982, we have been delivering ground investigation, contamination surveys and geotechnical expertise for over 40 years across Shropshire, Gloucestershire, Birmingham, Warwickshire, Herefordshire, Staffordshire and Worcestershire.
We provide a comprehensive range of ground investigation, contamination surveys and geotechnical services to a large and diverse client base spanning construction, infrastructure and environmental sectors.
Part of the Celnor Group
In 2023, GIP became a member of the Celnor Group, a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.
While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior or Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in the Midlands. We would welcome applications from a strong Senior Engineer looking to step up, as well as those already at Principal level.
The role involves a mix of site and office-based work, delivering ground investigation and geotechnical consultancy for our clients. You will be responsible for the more technical and complex end of our geotechnical work, including foundation design, earthworks design and slope stability, and will be the person the wider team looks to for guidance on those areas.
Alongside the technical work, you will help lead and manage the team day to day and will have the opportunity to contribute to business development.
Key Responsibilities
Technical
Location: Kingswinford, West Midlands (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
About Us
GIP Ltd is one of the longest established geological, geo-environmental and geotechnical engineering companies of its kind in the Midlands. Established in 1982, we have been delivering ground investigation, contamination surveys and geotechnical expertise for over 40 years across Shropshire, Gloucestershire, Birmingham, Warwickshire, Herefordshire, Staffordshire and Worcestershire.
We provide a comprehensive range of ground investigation, contamination surveys and geotechnical services to a large and diverse client base spanning construction, infrastructure and environmental sectors.
Part of the Celnor Group
In 2023, GIP became a member of the Celnor Group, a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.
While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior or Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in the Midlands. We would welcome applications from a strong Senior Engineer looking to step up, as well as those already at Principal level.
The role involves a mix of site and office-based work, delivering ground investigation and geotechnical consultancy for our clients. You will be responsible for the more technical and complex end of our geotechnical work, including foundation design, earthworks design and slope stability, and will be the person the wider team looks to for guidance on those areas.
Alongside the technical work, you will help lead and manage the team day to day and will have the opportunity to contribute to business development.
Key Responsibilities
Technical
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- Lead and deliver geotechnical engineering assessments across a range of geological settings and ground conditions.
- Carry out and oversee foundation design, including for complex or non-standard ground conditions.
- Undertake and review earthworks design and slope stability analyses.
- Examine and cross-check geological logging, field testing and field mapping records.
- Plan and oversee detailed field investigations, including drilling and sample analysis.
- Supervise site and ground investigations and visit new project sites.
- Advise on problems such as subsidence, coal mining and other ground-related hazards.
- Produce and review high-quality geotechnical reports and geological logs.
Project and Commercial Management
- Manage staff including engineering geologists, geotechnical engineers, consultants and contractors.
- Help manage the team day to day, including workload planning and project allocation.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to client expectations.
- Provide quotes and proposals to clients.
- Maintain and develop client relationships and contribute to winning new work.
- Represent GIP at professional conferences and industry events.
Health, Safety and Compliance
- Observe and promote Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) across all work.
- Ensure staff work in a safe manner and in accordance with company procedures and industry best practice.
- Set an example of safe behaviour, particularly to junior and less experienced staff.
Team Development
- Be the first point of contact for junior and mid-level engineers on complex technical problems.
- Mentor and support the development of junior geologists and engineers.
- Support the training of less experienced colleagues and contribute to the overall capability of the team.
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Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
- Bachelor's degree in Geology, Earth Science, Geoscience or equivalent from a UK university.
- Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or a closely related discipline is strongly preferred.
- Minimum 8 to 10 years of experience in ground investigation with a focus on geotechnical engineering.
- Solid working knowledge of foundation design, earthworks design and slope stability.
- Chartered geologist or engineer, or close to applying for chartership.
- Good project management skills and experience managing small teams.
- Computer literate, including Microsoft Office and geotechnical software (e.g. Openground, HoleBase).
- Full UK driving licence (manual transmission).
- Good communicator, comfortable working with clients and leading a technical team.
- Self-motivated with good problem-solving skills and sound judgement.
What We're Looking For:
We are looking for an experienced geotechnical engineer who is technically strong, comfortable managing people and projects, and ready to take on a senior role within a well-established team. Experience in foundation design, earthworks and slope stability is important, as is the ability to support and develop the engineers around you.
Join Us
You will be joining a business where your contribution matters and where professionalism and teamwork are genuinely valued. The majority of our geologists started with us as graduates and we have a strong track record of developing our people and providing clear opportunities to progress. As part of the wider Celnor Group, you will benefit from group-wide investment, shared expertise and opportunities to develop your career as the organisation continues to grow.
Salary and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary dependent on experience, along with the following benefits:
- 31 days holiday inclusive of all bank holidays and our Christmas shutdown.
GIP is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining why you're the right fit for this role.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with SCALED SOLUTIONS LIMITED, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Civil engineers (SOC 2121) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~65k in sampleSOC 2121
- Middle half £38,896–64,792
- Median £48,828
- Going rate £50,400
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £35,200–45,300
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The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2121 going rate of £50,400. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.