Geotechnical Director
Location: Sheffield
Salary: GBP75,000 : GBP85,000 + bonus + benefits
We are looking for a Geotechnical Director to join a growing multidisciplinary consultancy who are looking to appoint a Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Director to lead and expand their Sheffield office. This is a senior strategic role combining technical leadership with a strong emphasis on business development and client growth.
The Role
As Director, you will take ownership of both geotechnical and geoenvironmental services, leading project delivery while actively driving the growth of the business across Yorkshire and the wider UK.
You will be expected to win and develop new work, build long:term client relationships, and shape the strategic direction of the regional ground engineering offering.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading delivery of geotechnical and geoenvironmental projects from concept through to completion
* Providing technical oversight on foundations, earthworks, slopes, retaining structures, contaminated land and remediation strategies
* Driving business development activity and securing new clients, frameworks and repeat business
* Developing and maintaining strong relationships with developers, contractors, local authorities and infrastructure clients
* Leading bids, proposals and tender submissions
* Managing and growing a multidisciplinary team of engineers and environmental specialists
* Ensuring technical excellence, commercial performance and regulatory compliance across all projects
* Contributing to wider business strategy and regional growth plans
About You
* Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Chartered Geologist (CGeol)
* Extensive experience in both geotechnical and geoenvironmental consultancy (10:15+ years)
* Strong track record of winning work and growing client accounts
* Proven leadership experience managing technical teams
* Strong understanding of UK contaminated land guidance (CLR11, BS10175, etc.) and geotechnical design standards
* Commercially driven with excellent client:facing and negotiation skills
* Experience delivering infrastructure, development and/or regeneration projects
Benefits
* Highly competitive salary with performance bonus
* Profit share / leadership bonus scheme
* Car allowance
* Hybrid and flexible working
* Private healthcare and enhanced pension
* Senior strategic influence within the business
* Clear opportunity to grow and shape a regional office
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced senior professional looking to step into a high:impact leadership role with autonomy, influence, and business growth responsibility.