Location
Glasgow

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. With over 34,000 people across more than 30 countries, we are dedicated to improving quality of life. As a Principal Geotechnical Engineer, you will lead the delivery of major geotechnical projects across the UK and internationally. You will act as a trusted technical authority, guiding multidisciplinary teams and shaping innovative solutions for clients in sectors such as transport, water, energy, and infrastructure. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence high-profile projects, drive technical excellence, and support the professional growth of your colleagues.

Role Accountabilities
- Provide technical leadership and oversight on complex geotechnical design and ground engineering projects.
- Manage and mentor project teams, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Deliver robust technical solutions, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client requirements.
- Develop strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact and trusted advisor.
- Support business development through bid preparation, technical presentations, and thought leadership.
- Promote safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement across all project activities.
- Collaborate with global teams to share best practices and deliver value-led outcomes.

Why Arcadis?
We empower everyone to be their best and believe every contribution matters. We pioneer a skills-based approach, allowing you to harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize impact. You will do meaningful work delivering sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Join us to make your mark on your career, colleagues, clients, life, and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves accountable for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all. We believe diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of how we improve quality of life, supported by six ED&I workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+, and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.

Experience
- Significant experience delivering and leading geotechnical projects, ideally within a consultancy environment.
- Strong technical knowledge of geotechnical design, ground investigation, and relevant software (e.g., VDISP/PDISP, WALLAP, REPUTE, Slope/W).
- Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and deliver projects on time and to budget.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and client engagement skills.

About you
- A trusted technical authority with a collaborative and inclusive approach.
- Committed to professional development, innovation, and upholding Arcadis’ values.
- Able to foster strong client relationships and support business development activities.
- Passionate about safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications
- Degree-qualified (MEng/MSc or equivalent) in Civil Engineering (geotechnical focus), Geotechnical Engineering, or Engineering Geology.
- Chartered Engineer or Geologist status (or working towards it).