Principal Engineering Geologist

Principal Engineering Geologist

Reference: BY174145

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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

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