Principal Engineering Geologist

Position: Principal Engineering Geologist (Permanent)
Principal Engineering Geologist

Reference: BY(phone number removed)

Location:

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 mid-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 UKIf 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 to contact Beth Young on (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to (url removed). This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position