Principal / Associate / Technical Director – Geotechnical Engineer Glasgow - Hybrid working️ Engineering Consultancy | Major Infrastructure Project PermanentWe are working with a well-established engineering consultancy seeking an experienced Geotechnical Design Engineer at Principal, Associate, or Technical Director level to lead geotechnical delivery on a major heavy civil engineering project in Scotland.This is a long-term opportunity on a significant infrastructure scheme expected to run for approximately five years, where you will play a key role in leading geotechnical design, developing technical strategy, and building a small specialist team to support the project.The RoleYou will lead geotechnical design activities with particular focus on retaining structures design, slope stability assessments, and geotechnical design methodology.The project involves significant temporary works and enabling infrastructure, including the design and assessment of temporary access roads across peat and other challenging ground conditions, requiring careful consideration of ground improvement, drainage, and stability.This work forms part of a major power transmission route upgrade, so experience on energy infrastructure, transmission, or linear infrastructure projects would be beneficial, although not essential.Alongside the project work, you will also support wider geotechnical input across the consultancy’s buildings and infrastructure portfolio.Key responsibilities include:Leading geotechnical design strategy on a major infrastructure project in ScotlandDesigning and reviewing retaining structures, including embedded retaining walls, sheet pile walls, and reinforced soil systemsUndertaking slope stability analysis and developing ground stabilisation solutionsProviding geotechnical input into temporary works and temporary access roads in peat and challenging ground conditionsDeveloping and overseeing geotechnical design methodology in line with relevant standardsRecruiting and leading a small geotechnical design team to support the projectProducing and reviewing geotechnical reports, calculations, and technical documentationWorking collaboratively with multidisciplinary design teams across civil, structural, and infrastructure engineeringSupporting geotechnical input across other consultancy projects, including buildings and infrastructure schemesRequirementsDegree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related disciplineSignificant experience in geotechnical design within infrastructure or heavy civil engineering projectsStrong background in retaining structures design and slope stability analysisExperience working within an engineering consultancy environmentChartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards chartership preferredExperience with peat ground conditions and geotechnical drainage considerations would be advantageous, but not essentialAbility to lead and develop a technical geotechnical teamWhy Apply?Opportunity to lead geotechnical design on a major long-term infrastructure projectBuild and develop a specialist geotechnical team within a respected consultancyWork across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and building projectsCompetitive salary, car allowance, and performance-related bonusFlexible working and multiple UK office locations available For a confidential discussion, please apply via LinkedIn or contact me directly.