Technical Director Geotechnical Engineer

Technical Director Geotechnical Engineer - Birmingham

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

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We are looking for Technical Directors to join our existing team in Birmingham.

A little more about your role…

• Providing technical leadership and strategic direction for major geotechnical programmes and complex ground engineering projects across the UK and internationally.
• Acting as a recognised authority in geotechnical engineering, setting technical standards, driving best practice and providing expert advice on the most challenging engineering problems.
• Leading the technical governance of projects, ensuring the highest standards of quality, risk management and professional excellence are consistently achieved.
• Building and maintaining trusted relationships with key clients, industry bodies and external stakeholders, acting as a senior ambassador for WSP's geotechnical business.
• Developing long-term client account strategies and leading the pursuit of major opportunities, frameworks and flagship projects.
• Directing multidisciplinary teams across multiple projects and regions, ensuring resources, capability and specialist expertise are aligned with current and future business needs.
• Leading and influencing technical innovation across the business, driving improvements in sustainability, digital delivery, geotechnical data management and emerging technologies.
• Developing technical capability across the profession through mentoring, coaching and sponsorship of senior staff, whilst actively supporting succession planning and future leadership development.
• Driving business growth through technical excellence, market insight and thought leadership, helping to shape the future direction of the geotechnical discipline within WSP.
• Representing WSP externally through industry forums, conferences, professional institutions and key client engagements, enhancing the reputation of the business and profession.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Extensive experience leading complex geotechnical engineering programmes and delivering technical excellence on high-profile infrastructure and development projects.
• Deep expertise in geotechnical engineering, engineering geology and ground engineering, with recognised specialist knowledge in one or more technical disciplines.
• Demonstrable experience acting as a technical authority, providing governance, assurance and strategic direction across projects, teams and business operations.
• Strong commercial awareness with a proven track record of winning work, growing client relationships and delivering sustainable business performance.
• Exceptional client-facing and stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing senior decision-makers and leading strategic discussions.
• Proven ability to develop, inspire and lead high-performing technical teams across multiple locations and disciplines.
• Experience shaping technical strategy, driving innovation and implementing improvements that deliver measurable benefits across a business.
• A strong profile within the wider industry, with active involvement in professional institutions, industry groups or technical committees.
• Chartered status with a relevant professional institution. Fellowship status or equivalent industry recognition would be highly advantageous.

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