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Senior Geotechnical Engineer

GlasgowSeniorPosted Oct 24, 2026

Job description

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.

The application process For more information about the vacancy and our projects, please contact Zainab Rubbani, Recruiter, BAM UK & Ireland (Infrastructure), Email: [email protected] BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.

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