Tony Gee and Partners is currently recruiting for a Director to lead our Geotechnics team based in Manchester. Full‑time and part‑time candidates will be considered.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in delivering geotechnical design and in managing multidisciplinary design teams, including preparation of desk studies, ground investigation specifications, interpretative reporting and design of foundations, slopes, basements, and other geotechnical structures. A strong understanding of UK‑based projects and ground conditions, as well as experience and knowledge of the local civil engineering market are essential. Successful financial control and project management skills are also required.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to win new work, build long‑term client relationships, and provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced staff. The role is ideal for a dynamic individual keen to grow and develop a team.
Responsibilities
* Act as geotechnical design lead and / or project director for projects and lead geotechnical engineering design teams.
* Support less experienced staff, sharing knowledge and acting as a coach or mentor.
* Proactively seek out geotechnical design work and target standalone geotechnical projects.
* Develop long‑term working relationships with key clients.
* Drive the use of digital tools in ground engineering and geotechnical engineering design.
* Develop the Manchester geotechnical team structure and lead the line management of staff within the geotechnical team.
* Review future pipeline to identify skills development opportunities and develop coherent short‑, medium‑ and long‑term recruitment strategies.
* Understand and follow business and industry QA processes.
Qualifications
* Chartered Engineer with MEng/BEng in Civil Engineering or similar.
* Specialist Geotechnical qualification, e.g. MSc or similar is desirable.
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Civil Engineering
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