Geotechnical Technical Director/Associate – Durham or Leeds

Geotechnical Technical Director/Associate – Durham or Leeds Company Building on over twenty years of experience, my client has grown into a national provider of integrated construction enabling and engineering services, working across residential, commercial, industrial, infrastructure, renewable energy, waste and mineral sectors. With our employee-owned foundation and industry-leading expertise, my client is primed for continued growth and success. Job Details We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Geotechnical Technical Director/Associate to join our geoenvironmental consultancy team based in Durham or Leeds. This is a senior leadership role requiring both advanced technical expertise and the ability to guide, develop, and grow a high-performing team. You will have a strong track record in geotechnical design, project delivery, and technical leadership, with a minimum of 10 years’ post-graduate experience in geotechnical and/or geoenvironmental consultancy. Person Specification • A strong academic background in a relevant discipline (e.g. Engineering Geology, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or similar). • Chartered status with a relevant professional body (e.g. ICE, Geological Society). • Hold RoGEP (UK Registered Ground Engineering Advisor) accreditation or eligibility to obtain. • Working knowledge of CDM Regulations. • Detailed knowledge of UK geology, including principal soil and rock strata, and the ability to log in accordance with BS Standards. • Comprehensive understanding of UK standards, Eurocodes (particularly EC7), and relevant geotechnical guidance and legislation (e.g. CIRIA, NHBC). • Extensive experience in: o Shallow and deep foundation design o Settlement analysis and ground movement assessment o Slope stability assessment and retaining structure design o Earthworks design and specification (including Highways Specification Series 600 & 800) o Working platform design (e.g. BRE guidance) • Strong understanding of soil and rock mechanics and their practical application. • Experience in ground improvement techniques and feasibility assessments. • Experience in coal mining risk assessment, remediation and liaison with the Mining Remediation Authority. • Experience in contaminated land risk assessment and integration with geotechnical design desirable. • Ability to undertake and review advanced numerical modelling (desirable but preferred at Director level). • Experience using industry-standard geotechnical software such as: o PLAXIS (2D/3D) o Settle3D o SLOPE/W or equivalent • Experience of geotechnical input to major earthworks, ground stabilisation projects and infrastructure projects, particularly highways schemes (e.g. CD622, CD225) is desirable. Geotechnical Technical Director/Associate – Durham or Leeds Company Building on over twenty years of experience, my client has grown into a national provider of integrated construction enabling and engineering services, working across residential, commercial, industrial, infrastructure, renewable energy, waste and mineral sectors. With our employee-owned foundation and industry-leading expertise, my client is primed for continued growth and success. Job Details We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Geotechnical Technical Director/Associate to join our geoenvironmental consultancy team based in Durham or Leeds. This is a senior leadership role requiring both advanced technical expertise and the ability to guide, develop, and grow a high-performing team. You will have a strong track record in geotechnical design, project delivery, and technical leadership, with a minimum of 10 years’ post-graduate experience in geotechnical and/or geoenvironmental consultancy. Person Specification • A strong academic background in a relevant discipline (e.g. Engineering Geology, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or similar). • Chartered status with a relevant professional body (e.g. ICE, Geological Society). • Hold RoGEP (UK Registered Ground Engineering Advisor) accreditation or eligibility to obtain. • Working knowledge of CDM Regulations. • Detailed knowledge of UK geology, including principal soil and rock strata, and the ability to log in accordance with BS Standards. • Comprehensive understanding of UK standards, Eurocodes (particularly EC7), and relevant geotechnical guidance and legislation (e.g. CIRIA, NHBC). • Extensive experience in: o Shallow and deep foundation design o Settlement analysis and ground movement assessment o Slope stability assessment and retaining structure design o Earthworks design and specification (including Highways Specification Series 600 & 800) o Working platform design (e.g. BRE guidance) • Strong understanding of soil and rock mechanics and their practical application. • Experience in ground improvement techniques and feasibility assessments. • Experience in coal mining risk assessment, remediation and liaison with the Mining Remediation Authority. • Experience in contaminated land risk assessment and integration with geotechnical design desirable. • Ability to undertake and review advanced numerical modelling (desirable but preferred at Director level). • Experience using industry-standard geotechnical software such as: o PLAXIS (2D/3D) o Settle3D o SLOPE/W or equivalent • Experience of geotechnical input to major earthworks, ground stabilisation projects and infrastructure projects, particularly highways schemes (e.g. CD622, CD225) is desirable