Senior/Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Matchtech · Gibraltar

Senior/Principal Geotechnical Engineer at Matchtech, based in Gibraltar, paying £45,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£45,000 per annum
Location
Gibraltar
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 month ago
Closes
22 Oct 2026

Reference 608114

About the role


Our client, a leading consultancy in the engineering sector, is currently seeking a Senior/Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join their team. This permanent role offers a fantastic opportunity for a Chartered Geotechnical Engineer or a Civil Engineer with significant geotechnical experience to take technical responsibility for the delivery of geotechnical projects, whilst reporting directly to senior management. This position is ideal for an experienced Geotechnical or Civil Engineer, capable of managing geotechnical assessments and designs, and aspiring to further professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Taking technical responsibility for the delivery of geotechnical projects
  • Managing and supervising ground investigations
  • Developing ground models and geotechnical site characterisations
  • Performing geotechnical analysis and numerical modelling
  • Designing geotechnical structures including foundations and retaining walls
  • Conducting slope stability assessments and rockfall hazard analyses
  • Ensuring compliance with Eurocodes and British Standards
  • Reporting on project progress to senior management

Job Requirements:

  • Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, Geophysics, or Civil Engineering with a geotechnical specialism (or a related discipline)
  • Experience in geotechnical design
  • Seismic/earthquake design experience
  • Chartered member of an appropriate professional institution
  • Extensive experience in managing and supervising ground investigations
  • Proficiency in geotechnical analysis and numerical modelling, with associated interpretation and reporting
  • Experience in designing geotechnical structures
  • Expertise in slope stability assessments and rockfall hazard analysis
  • Excellent knowledge of Eurocodes and British Standards
  • EU or UK citizenship (or the ability to work within Gibraltar without a visa)

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary with flexible working arrangements
  • Company pension scheme matched up to 5%
  • Private medical insurance
  • 25 days annual leave with 13 public holidays and 3 days Christmas shutdown
  • One professional subscription included
  • 6 month accomodation paid for by the company for relocation


If you are a Chartered Geotechnical Engineer or a Civil Engineer with significant geotechnical experience looking for a new opportunity to utilise your expertise and develop professionally, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team.

Reference: 608114 · Posted 1 month ago · Closes 22 Oct 2026 · Listed via Matchtech

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