Average Principal Engineer salary in the UK

Principal Geotechnical EngineerReference: BY207933Location: ReadingSalary: £40,000 - £48,000.An exciting opportunity for an experienced geotechnical engineer looking for a new position in the ground investigation and/or design field, has presented itself. This environmental engineering consultancy, based near Reading, work on a large variety of geo-environmental and geotechnical projects and can provide the resources and support to expand your skills and develop your career.The Principal Geotechnical Engineer position offers:A competitive salary of £40,000 - £48,000, depending on experience.Varied projects and varied responsibilities day-to-day.Client facing for networking opportunities.Fantastic Continued Professional Development opportunities.Company pension scheme and company benefits.The Principal Geotechnical Engineer selected will have a range of responsibilities. This includes:Overseeing site investigationsFactual and interpretive report writing & reviewingCommunicating with clientsMentoring junior team membersContributing to bidding & tenderingWorking with the team to develop new business and expand the teamTo be considered for this Principal Geotechnical Engineer position you should have extensive experience in the geotechnical industry as an engineer or consultant. You must have a degree in a subject relevant to the position, for example geology, earth sciences, environmental engineering or geoscience. A Full UK Driving Licence and a full right to work in the UK is essential. Candidates must live in or near to Reading and be/working towards chartership.If you are interested in this or other Geotechnical Engineering/Consulting roles please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on . We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.

Principal Geoenvironmental ConsultantLondon£45,000 - £55,000A highly respected environmental and ground investigation consultancy based in London is seeking a Principal Geoenvironmental Consultant to join and strengthen its established ground investigation and remediation team. This is an excellent opportunity to take a technical lead on a diverse portfolio of ground-related projects across London and the wider South East, with genuine influence over project delivery and a clear pathway for career progression.The Principal Geoenvironmental Consultant will be offered:Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 plus a comprehensive benefits packageProfessional development: Ongoing training with full support toward chartershipCareer progressionCulture: Collaborative, technically focused working environmentNetworking: Opportunities to engage with industry bodies and professional networksAs a Principal Geo-Environmental Consultant, you will:Plan, specify and manage Phase I, II and III site investigationsPrepare and review technical reports, risk assessments and remediation strategiesOversee contaminated land investigations covering soil, groundwater, ground gas and wasteReview project outputs to ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standardsWork closely with clients, contributing to business development, bidding and tendering About the Principal Geoenvironmental Consultant selectedYou will hold a BSc or MSc in an environmental or engineering-related discipline (such as geology, geoscience or earth sciences) and have substantial experience in contaminated land assessment, remediation and ground investigation.You should be based in or near London, hold a full UK driving licence, have the right to work in the UK, and possess a valid CSCS card.Chartered status, or demonstrable progress toward chartership, along with experience reviewing geotechnical work, will be highly advantageous.If you are interested in this or other Engineering/Remediation roles please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on or call . We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.

A Multi Disciplinary Consultancy based in Nottingham is looking for an Architect with experience acting as a CDM Principal Designer to join the business, hit the ground running and deliver on a range of projects across Nottingham and the surrounding regions. This consultancy can offer the CDM Principal Designer a clear progression route, while working and learning from some of the most competent CDM Principal Designers in the industry. As the CDM Principal Designer, you will lead on CDM activities across a wide range of projects and will also play a pivotal role in helping to grow their CDM Principal Designer division. The RoleThe successful CDM Principal Designer will be responsible for overseeing all CDM-related tasks during the early design stages, working closely with designers, engineers, subcontractors and clients. The PersonThe suitable CDM Principal Designer will have at least 3+ years' experience acting as a CDM Principal Designer or within Design Risk Management. You will hold full membership with IOSH and/or APS, for example TechIOSH and/or IMaPS. You will hold a NEBOSH Construction certificate or a relevant Level 3 equivalent in Health & Safety. You will have a confident personality, with the ability to liaise with multiple stakeholders. In ReturnSalary is negotiable depending on your ability, experience and qualifications. As a guide: Up to £60,000 per annum Car allowance or company car Competitive bonus structure Pension scheme Gold standard healthcare scheme Free gym membership Corporate incentive scheme Season ticket loan