Job Description

This is an opportunity to join us in a Principal Engineer/Lead Designer role within the GeoConsultancy Services team, operating from the idyllic county of Cornwall. If you're a talented and results-driven Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist, looking for progression with work-life balance that allows you time for friends/ family/ to walk the dog on a sandy beach/ surf in the Cornish waves - we'd love to hear from you!

This is a great opportunity for somebody with enthusiasm to develop geotechnical design services within the business.

Projects you'll work on

We work collaboratively with the Local Authority and the CORSERV group of companies to deliver surveying services across Cornwall & the South West in line with our 4-year Business Plan. We increasingly provide consultancy services for a range of private clients.

The role will be as an integral part of Cormac's GeoConsultancy Services team, a well-established team predominantly supporting the Highway and Environment sectors. We undertake ground investigations and provide geotechnical design services to internal and external clients. We frequently undertake slope assessments and strengthened earthworks design, mining legacy investigations and remediation, contaminated land assessments and topographical survey and drone services. We also work closely alongside colleagues proving structural designs supporting retaining wall, foundation and pile design as well as pavement and drainage investigations for highway improvements or new designs.

The role requires the management of projects through all stages of the Geotechnical Risk Management process, from initial project concept through to Geotechnical Feedback Reports. You will be part of a team that runs its own percussive and rotary drill rigs, working alongside colleagues in our own UKAS accredited soils and materials laboratory. This is a great opportunity to work in a team that not only undertakes ground investigation contracts, but also provides design services for those same projects, all in a beautiful part of the Country.

About you

You will be a Chartered Engineer or Engineering Geologist with a strong geotechnical design experience. You will have a relevant post-graduation qualification, with demonstrable experience of undertaking and reporting ground investigations and geotechnical design reports. We are looking for a proactive, ambitious team player who can assist in the development of innovative, buildable and cost-effective geotechnical solutions, sometimes under demanding project requirements. Previous experience in geotechnical design software packages DIPS/SLIDE/SETTLE 3D and ROCFALL, or equivalents would needed. Good report writing and communication skills is essential along with good IT and analytical skills. You will need to be flexible in your approach to work, assisting colleagues and client team in prioritising the managing the delivery of geotechnical projects to programme and budget. You will also have the proven ability to undertake and fulfil the physical demands of the position.
We are looking for you to bring:

Strong focus on health and safety, including CDM, Geotechnical design experience in foundations, strengthened earthworks, rock slope remediation and pile design. Ground Investigation skills and experience. Experience of working on own initiative and as part of a team; supporting and managing colleagues. Good IT, report writing and communication skills; Good analytical skills; Excellent client management skills;
Working with us you will have a competitive benefits package that includes pension, professional development investment & employee discount package. We are also able to offer flexible working and relocation support in moving to Cornwall.

Our team

We are passionate about our natural and built environment, the role we play in connecting people, protecting our environment, unlocking opportunities, and shaping the communities we live in. We employ over 750 people and our spending - well into the millions - with local small and medium businesses helps boost the local economy.

You will be joining our professional and experienced GeoConsultancy Services team to assist in the timely and successful delivery of geotechnical, contaminated land and mining investigations and surveys. This team works closely alongside colleagues in CORMAC Infrastructure Design and Contracting Teams. We are an energetic team who are committed to delivering the very best to the people of Cornwall.

This role will see you managing and developing a small team of staff within the section and you will also be expected to project manage ground investigations and geotechnical designs.

You will need to bring a collaborative approach and excellent communication skills that allow you to develop strong, functional relationships with delivery staff, internal clients, landowners and other stake holders. You will also have a strong focus on health, safety and welfare of all those.

Our offer to you

Salary: 26,791 - 49,921

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Base: Western Group Centre, Radnor Road, Scorrier, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 5EH

Closing Date: Midnight Monday 5th January 2026

Interviews: Week beginning Monday 19th January 2026

Working with us you will have an employee benefits package that includes:

Generous pension scheme with employer contribution Employee discount scheme and wellbeing events Holiday starting at 23 days and increasing to 28 with service (pro-rata if part-time) with option to purchase additional, plus bank holidays Cycle to Work scheme Investment and support in your continuous training and development Opportunity to become a Safeguarding Advocate, Health & Wellbeing Champion and Mental Health First Aider

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our service users, clients and customers. If the role is working with vulnerable individuals and/or children and young people, you will be asked to complete a relevant DBS check to be successfully appointed to the role.

To apply

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Contact us

If you'd like to have a discussion about the role, please feel free to contact our in-house resourcing team for an informal chat about the role.

Thank you for your interest in supporting our important work at the Corserv Group.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,791.00-49,921.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person