Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Principal Geotechnical Engineer in Kilsyth, Glasgow (G65), G65 9BL | BAM UK & Ireland Find a job Post a job Sign up Tired of searching? Let’s find you the right jobs faster Get Started Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Senior Structural Engineer Partridge Glasgow (G2), G2 2PQ From £76,000 to £81,000 per annum 1 week ago CAD / BIM Principal Engineer AECOM Edinburgh, Midlothian Competitive 1 week ago Geotechnical Section Engineer BAM UK & Ireland Kilsyth, Glasgow (G65), G65 9BL Competitive plus Company Car, Pension, Private Healthcare & Life Assur 6 days ago Building Energy Management System Engineer Atkins Glasgow, Lanarkshire Competitive 1 week ago Structural Engineers - Expression of interest Stantec Glasgow, Lanarkshire Competitive 1 week ago Design Engineer (Timber Frame / Construction) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Glasgow (G1) £40000 - £50000 per annum + Company Benefits 2 weeks ago Civil Engineer Atkins Glasgow, Lanarkshire Competitive 1 week ago Principal Structural Engineer AECOM Glasgow, Lanarkshire Competitive 1 week ago Senior Principal Water Resource Consultant Stantec Glasgow, Lanarkshire Competitive 1 week ago Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager T.E.D Recruitment Ltd Glasgow (G1) £50000 - £60000 per annum + Pension, Bonus etc. 3 weeks ago Principal Geotechnical Engineer BAM UK & Ireland View Profile Kilsyth, Glasgow (G65), G65 9BL Permanent Published: 6 days ago Competitive plus Company Car, Pension, Private Healthcare & Life Assur Apply Save Principal Geotechnical Engineer BAM UK & Ireland Apply Building a sustainable tomorrow BAM UK & Ireland is seeking a Senior or Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join its Ground Engineering business unit, responsible for leading the safe and technically excellent delivery of geotechnical works across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and construction projects throughout Scotland, with flexibility to support projects in the North of England and the Midlands as required. Based from the Kilsyth office, this predominantly site-based role requires regular travel and occasional stays away from home. The successful candidate will provide senior technical leadership, oversee project delivery, ensure compliance with safety and engineering standards, and contribute to the successful execution of complex ground engineering solutions. Making Possible As Senior/Principal Geotechnical Engineer, you will be responsible for the following: Maintain open lines of communication with the Geotechnical team regarding the progress of the project and relevant developments Supervision & management of the safe, efficient delivery of geotechnical works’ to an excellent technical standard Supervise & mentor the project team as appropriate to develop others Develop and maintain a strong relationship with the Client, the supply chain and third parties Maintain high levels of personal safety and environmental standards, implementing safe systems of work on site Monitoring of project costs & reporting change both internally and to the Client Awareness of project and business goals and able to relay these to the project team to increase workforce engagement with business What do you bring to the role? Required – Experience in delivering geotechnical works’, competence at management and supervision of project teams, communication skills both written and verbal at all levels Preferred – RoGEP, Professional Membership, CSCS card, SMSTS, First Aid at Work, PTS What’s in it for you? Competitive salary A wide range of family-friendly policies Company car/car allowance/travel allowance 8 % matched pension contributions Private healthcare Life assurance 26 days holiday 2 wellbeing days 1 volunteering day Personal and professional development About BAM Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe. We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics. Apply In Short Industry Construction & Property Founded 1865 Location Farnborough Company size 1000+ We are BAM We imagine, create and enrich buildings and infrastructure
across the UK & Ireland. For over 150 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to
enhancing lives by creating sustainable environments and communities where
people can live, work and thrive. Our vision is to build a sustainable tomorrow. That’s why we
think beyond the build and focus on the bigger impact. It’s how we make the
iconic buildings and infrastructure that shape our society. Restless in our pursuit of better, we work collaboratively
with our partners to unlock what’s possible, together. That's because we
believe in actions, not words. And that’s why we’re on a mission to make possible. How We Work As part of Royal BAM Group, one of the largest construction
and civil engineering groups in Europe, we are a growing multi-billion-euro
business. Guided by strong values, we partner with ambitious clients who share
our vision and are excited by its potential. Together, our determination helps
break new ground, drives real social impact and futureproofs communities. Forming part of the BAM UK & Ireland Division, BAM is a leading edge supplier of civil engineering services employing over
3,000 people and is fully focused on delivering quality infrastructure projects
on behalf of all our customers. Thinking differently to deliver better infrastructure is
achievable thanks to our great people – they are at the heart of everything we
do. We nurture great teams by encouraging, educating and investing in
incredible people. Our projects create local opportunities and enhance lives,
leaving a legacy we’re all proud of. We support our people to work flexibly, maximise their
talents and progress their careers, so they can lead fulfilling lives at home
and at work. Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, fairness, and
respect runs through everything we do. We want everyone to have a sense of
belonging here at BAM, where they can contribute to our fantastic projects,
share experiences with their colleagues, and have their voice heard. Our Values At BAM, we are united by our values. They sit at the heart
of what we do – from how we innovate – to how we interact. It is these values that lay the foundations for our success: We
are Reliable – we deliver what we promise with a focus on quality We
are Inclusive – we seek out new perspectives take inspiration from
inclusion We
are Sustainable – we are all responsible for building a sustainable
tomorrow and it drives us forward We
are Collaborative – we listen and include communities, colleagues, clients
and supply chain in our decisions because together we thrive We take
Ownership – because we know that great outcomes start with taking
responsibility and pride in our work. Benefits Depending on your role, when you join us you could have
access to: Competitive
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wide range of family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and
paternity pay Company
car/car allowance/travel allowance 8%
matched pension contributions Private
healthcare Life
assurance 26
days holiday 2
wellbeing days 1
volunteering day Flexible
benefits pot Personal
and Professional Development programmes Open a World of possibilities Join us in Making Possible Similar Principal Geotechnical Engineer Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers Senior Structural Engineer Partridge Glasgow (G2), G2 2PQ From £76,000 to £81,000 per annum 1 week ago CAD / BIM Principal Engineer AECOM Edinburgh, Midlothian Competitive 1 week ago Geotechnical Section Engineer BAM UK & Ireland Kilsyth, Glasgow (G65), G65 9BL Competitive plus Company Car, Pension, Private Healthcare & Life Assur 6 days ago Building Energy Management System Engineer Atkins Glasgow, Lanarkshire Competitive 1 week ago Structural Engineers - Expression of interest Stantec Glasgow, Lanarkshire Competitive 1 week ago Design Engineer (Timber Frame / Construction) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Glasgow (G1) £40000 - £50000 per annum + Company Benefits 2 weeks ago Civil Engineer Atkins Glasgow, Lanarkshire Competitive 1 week ago Principal Structural Engineer AECOM Glasgow, Lanarkshire Competitive 1 week ago Senior Principal Water Resource Consultant Stantec Glasgow, Lanarkshire Competitive 1 week ago Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager T.E.D Recruitment Ltd Glasgow (G1) £50000 - £60000 per annum + Pension, Bonus etc. 3 weeks ago Principal Geotechnical Engineer jobs Principal Geotechnical Engineer jobs in Kilsyth Construction jobs Construction jobs in Kilsyth Geotech jobs Geotech jobs in Kilsyth Jobs in Kilsyth Civil Engineering jobs Project Engineer jobs Civil Engineer jobs Senior Project Engineer jobs Geotechnical jobs Graduate Civil Engineering jobs Geotechnical Engineer jobs Resident Civil Engineer jobs Chartered Civil Engineer jobs Senior Civil Engineer jobs Graduate Civil Engineer jobs Junior Civil Engineer jobs Geology jobs Projects Engineer jobs Engineer Surveyor jobs Survey Engineer jobs Get hired. Find success. Get started Totaljobs About us Careers at Totaljobs Press Partners Privacy policy Terms and conditions Cookies Legal and compliance Accessibility Jobseekers Salary Planner Jobseeker help centre Career advice Recruiters Post job ads Recruiting news Courses Contact us - recruiters Recruit internationally Download App store Play store The Stepstone Group UK Ltd © 2026 We use cookies We use cookies to operate our website, measure how people use our services to help us improve them, enrich usage profiles and personalise the content displayed to you. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising, and analytics partners, who may combine it with other information, to show you relevant ads on other websites, and to measure the performance of our advertising. Some cookies are essential for the operation of our website. If you would prefer us not to use the non-essential cookies, click “Just necessary”, but please be aware that this may impact your experience of our site and the services we are able to offer. Click “Accept” if you’re happy for us to place these cookies. You can change your mind at any time. Store and / or access information on a device Cookies, device identifiers, or other information can be stored or accessed on your device for the purposes presented to you. Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development Ads and content can be personalised based on a profile. More data can be added to better personalise ads and content. The performance of ads and content can be measured. Insights about audiences who have viewed the ads and content can be extracted. Data can be used to build or improve user experience, systems and software. Display third-party content (social networks, videos) Content from social networks and embedded content from third-party providers can be displayed. Identifiers derived from authentications If an identifier is created based on authentication data, such as contact details associated with online accounts you have set up on websites or apps (e.g. email address, phone number) or customer identifiers (e.g. an identifier provided by your telecommunications provider), then this identifier can be used to recognize you across websites, apps and devices if you are logged in with the same contact details. Just Necessary Accept All Cookie Settings You can also exercise your right to object to data processing based on legitimate interests under “Privacy Policy”. Privacy Policy Cookie policy