National Highways is offering an exciting opportunity for a Principal Engineering Geologist or Geotechnical Engineer to join our South West Operations Geotechnical team. This hybrid position can be based out of our Bristol or Exeter offices and requires a full driving licence with no more than 3 points.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist technical expertise to identify risks and shape early solutions for renewals and improvement schemes, in line with agreed methodologies and considering new techniques, materials, buildability and costs.
• Develop asset‑specific management plans that support decision‑making aligned with policy and standards, delivering value for money and supporting business goals.
• Identify, prioritise and manage geotechnical asset needs in line with governance requirements (e.g. DMRB: CS641 and CD622) and to achieve business objectives.
• Commission and oversee survey works to support asset improvements and renewals, reviewing and approving technical briefs, reports, specifications, drawings and supporting information.
• Champion the use of high‑quality asset data by monitoring performance, driving innovation in data management and guiding regional colleagues to maintain standards and integrity.
• Lead, inspire and support a skilled team of engineers under the Geotechnical Engineering Team Manager, tackling complex geotechnical challenges and driving continual improvement across the sector.

Qualifications

• Degree, Masters or Higher National Diploma / Certificate in a relevant discipline with relevant experience, or equivalent.
• Extensive, relevant and demonstrable experience in ground engineering and infrastructure works; Chartered or Incorporated Membership of the Geological Society, ICE or equivalent professional body, or equivalent experience to this level.
• Demonstrable knowledge across relevant geotechnical standards, asset policies, strategies and risk management.
• Proven asset‑management experience and decision‑making ability, including asset condition assessment; experience of degradation modelling beneficial but not essential.
• Proven ability to work within and develop scheme budgets.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.