Job Description
Geotechnical Director
Reference: BY7327
Location: Northampton (Hybrid / Flexible Working Available)Full-Time | PermanentSalary: £75,000 - £80,000
A strategic leadership opportunity with one of the UK's leading ground engineering consultancies has become available in Northampton. This senior leadership role offers the chance to take a lead on a wide range of geotechnical projects across the UK, working with clients spanning house builders, utilities, local authorities, land agents and private developers.
The Geotechnical Director role will involve:
* Leading complex geotechnical projects from concept to delivery
* Managing project budgets, timelines, quality, and client expectations
* Liaising with clients.
* Supporting business development, proposals, and strategic growth initiatives
* Mentoring junior and mid-level engineers.
* Providing expert support to ground investigation teams across projects
* Providing high-level technical guidance and oversight on:
o Slope stability and retaining structures
o Earthworks and ground improvement
o Basement Impact Assessments (BIA)
o HDD (Horizontal Directional Drilling) design
o Geotechnical risk management (GMA, GIR, GDR)
To be considered for this Geotechnical Director you must have:
* Degree-qualified in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering.
* Be chartered or working towards it.
* Significant experience in geotechnical consultancy
* Strong track record of project leadership, client engagement, and technical delivery
* Confident in managing multidisciplinary teams and providing mentoring
* Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
The Geotechnical Director selected will be offered:
* Starting salary from £75,000+ (negotiable depending on experience)
* Annual profit share
* Hybrid / flexible working options
* Private healthcare and company pension
* Support for CPD and professional membership
Ready to step into a high-impact role where your expertise will shape the future of ground engineering? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
If you are interested in this or other Engineering/Ground Investigation roles please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on or call. We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.