Associate Geotechnical Director

Associate Geotechnical Director

Reading | £65,000 - £80,000+ | Permanent

A well-established and growing engineering consultancy is looking to appoint an Associate Geotechnical Director to join its team in Reading. This is a senior opportunity for an experienced geotechnical professional looking to take on greater technical, commercial and leadership responsibility.

The successful candidate will play a key role in leading geotechnical projects, developing client relationships and supporting the continued growth of the geotechnical team.

The Role

• Lead and manage a varied portfolio of geotechnical projects from feasibility through to delivery.
• Provide senior technical input across ground investigation, foundations, earthworks, slopes and geotechnical design.
• Undertake and review geotechnical assessments, interpret ground investigation data and provide technical recommendations.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers and consultants.
• Manage project budgets, programmes and resources.
• Liaise directly with clients, contractors and other engineering disciplines.
• Prepare and review technical reports, specifications and design documentation.
• Support business development, fee proposals and client relationship management.
• Identify opportunities to develop new and existing client relationships.
• Contribute to the strategic development and growth of the geotechnical team.

About You

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant UK geotechnical consultancy experience.
• Strong technical knowledge across areas such as foundations, earthworks, retaining structures and ground investigation.
• Chartered Engineer status with ICE or a similar professional body.
• Proven experience managing projects and leading technical teams.
• Strong commercial awareness and client-facing experience.
• Excellent technical report writing and communication skills.
• Experience with geotechnical design software would be advantageous.
• A track record of winning work and developing client relationships would be highly desirable.

What's on Offer

• £65,000 - £80,000+ salary, depending on experience.
• Senior leadership position with significant autonomy.
• Opportunity to influence the growth and direction of the geotechnical team.
• Diverse portfolio of technically challenging projects.
• Strong opportunities for career progression.
• Flexible and supportive working environment.
• Competitive benefits package.