Principal Engineering Geologist

Principal Engineering Geologist

Reference: BY174145

Location: Newడ్డ, Cornwall, Professional, NRC, an no transformation: Newquay

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000

A respected Geoenvironmental and Geotechnical consultancy is seeking a Principal Engineering Geologist to join their growing team in Newquay, Cornwall.

Our client is a well-established consultancy operating across Cornwall, the South West and wider UK, known for technical excellence, a collaborative culture and long term client relationships. They offer a supportive environment where senior professionals can influence technical delivery and business direction whilst continuing their professional development.

As a Principal Engineering Geologist, you'll join a friendly, high performing team with:

• Competitive salary (£45,000 - £55,000) and benefits

• Flexible approach to working hours and holiday entitlement

• Real autonomy, trust and a pragmatic senior culture

• A senior role that genuinely shapes project outcomes and company strategy

• Work with a team of friendly, specialist consultants for support in the workplace.

As Principal Engineering Geologist, you will take a central technical and operational position, with responsibilities including:

• Leading multiple geo environmental and geotechnical projects of varying complexity

• Preparing and reviewing fee proposals, technical scopes and quality assured reports

• Providing expert input across ground investigation, interpretation and design

• Acting as a key technical contact for clients and design teams

• Mentoring junior and khi level staff and supporting senior operational decisions

To be considered for this Principal Engineering Geologist position, you must demonstrate:

• Chartered status (CEng or CGeol) with extensive post graduate consultancy experience

• Strong foundation design, piled foundations and slope stability expertise

• Competence in ground investigation interpretation (BS 5930, BS 10175, Eurocode 7)

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities

• Live in or near to Newquay
• Full right to work in the UK

If you're a seasoned professional looking for a senior, influential geotechnical role with real scope to grow, we want to hear from you.

If you are interested in this or other roles within the Engineering Geology field, please do not hesitate Unique to contact Beth Young on or call . We have many more vacancies available onikaa Clinical the website. Please refer to . This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.