Macstaff
Associate Director Geotechnical Engineer
Associate Director Geotechnical Engineer | London | Hybrid Working | £65,000–£85,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
The Package
- £65,000–£85,000 depending on experience
- Discretionary bonus
- Private medical insurance
- 25 days annual leave plus Birthday Leave
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)
- Professional development within a global consultancy
- Permanent, full-time position
You will like
Leading geotechnical engineering on some of the UK's most prestigious buildings and infrastructure projects with an internationally recognised consulting engineering practice. This award-winning consultancy is renowned for delivering technically complex structural, civil and geotechnical solutions across landmark developments throughout the UK and internationally.
Despite being part of a major global engineering group, the business retains a collaborative, people-first culture where technical excellence, innovation and teamwork are genuinely valued. You'll enjoy working alongside highly respected industry specialists on projects that push engineering boundaries, whilst benefiting from flexible hybrid working, excellent career progression and a sociable team environment.
You will like
The Associate Director Geotechnical Engineer job itself where you will report directly to the Ground Engineering Director and lead an established team of 10+ engineers, taking responsibility for the successful delivery of technically challenging geotechnical commissions.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading geotechnical design for deep basements, foundations, retaining structures and ground movement assessments.
- Developing innovative design solutions for complex urban developments.
- Managing project delivery, programmes, resources and commercial performance.
- Reviewing ground investigations and technical reports.
- Undertaking and reviewing advanced numerical modelling using PLAXIS 2D/3D, WALLAP, GeoStudio, Repute and the Oasys software suite.
- Coordinating multidisciplinary design teams.
- Acting as principal client contact on key commissions.
- Supporting business development and winning new work.
- Mentoring and developing Engineers and Senior Engineers.
- Maintaining technical excellence, quality assurance and CDM compliance throughout project delivery.
You will have
To be successful as Associate Director Geotechnical Engineer, you will be an experienced consulting engineer with strong technical capability combined with commercial awareness and leadership skills.
Ideally you will bring:
- Degree in Civil Engineering or similar.
- MSc in Geotechnical Engineering preferred.
- Chartered Engineer (ICE) or Chartered Geologist (or working towards Chartership).
- Approximately 12–15 years' geotechnical consultancy experience.
- Strong geotechnical design experience across buildings and infrastructure projects.
- Advanced numerical modelling experience using PLAXIS, WALLAP, GeoStudio, Repute and/or Oasys software.
- Experience of deep excavations, retaining structures, foundations and ground movement assessments.
- Strong report writing and technical communication skills.
- Commercial awareness with experience managing consultancy projects profitably.
- Proven ability to lead teams, develop client relationships and win work.
You will get
As Associate Director Geotechnical Engineer you will enjoy an outstanding opportunity to further your career whilst working on some of the UK's most technically demanding engineering projects.
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary of £65,000–£85,000
- Discretionary performance bonus
- Private medical insurance
- 25 days annual leave plus Birthday Leave
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Hybrid working
- Genuine leadership opportunity
- Ongoing professional development
- Collaborative and friendly team culture
- Regular company social events
You can apply
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