About the role
As an Associate Director in our Geotechnical Engineering team, you will take a leading role in delivering technically robust, commercially successful and innovative engineering solutions across complex UK buildings and infrastructure projects.
You will play a key role in project delivery, client engagement, team development and the growth of the UK practice, working closely with Directors, clients, contractors and multidisciplinary design teams.
The role combines technical leadership with commercial and people management responsibility.
Duties
- Lead technical delivery of geotechnical design for deep basements, foundations, retaining structures and ground‑movement assessments.
- Oversee and interpret ground investigations; prepare and review technical reports.
- Deliver advanced numerical modelling using PLAXIS 2D/3D, GeoStudio, WALLAP, Repute and the Oasys package.
- Develop design concepts, methodologies and project strategies in partnership with Directors.
- Ensure design risk management and CDM compliance throughout project stages.
- Plan resources, manage programmes and control project costs.
- Prepare fee proposals and negotiate variations.
- Lead design reviews and ensure QA procedures are applied.
- Manage sub‑consultants, including scope, programme and commercial aspects.
- Promote the company to existing and prospective clients and strengthen relationships through excellent project delivery.
- Prepare and negotiate fee proposals and fee variations.
- Represent the company at client, consultant and coordination meetings.
What We Are Looking For
- Degree in Civil Engineering; MSc in Geotechnical Engineering preferred.
- Chartered with ICE or The Geological Society.
- Strong experience with PLAXIS 2D/3D and numerical tools such as GeoStudio, Repute, WALLAP and the Oasys package.
- Proven geotechnical design experience across buildings and infrastructure projects.
- Strong report writing, self‑checking and technical communication skills.
- Good understanding of CDM Regulations in a design and investigation environment.
- Experience in a fast‑moving engineering consultancy environment.
- Confident project manager with commercial awareness and ability to deliver profitable projects.
- Ability to lead technical workstreams, coordinate multidisciplinary inputs and engage directly with clients.
What we offer you
- Birthday leave, corporate health insurance rates and paid parental leave.
- Recognition awards, an active and engaging social club and a supportive team environment.
- Healthy lifestyle balance support.
Reasonable Adjustments
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support—such as receiving the application form in an alternative format—please let us know.
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