Job Description
Geotechnical Director\n\nReference: BY7327\n\nLocation: Northampton (Hybrid / Flexible Working Available)\n Full-Time | Permanent\n Salary: £75,000 - £80,000\n\nA 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.\n\nThe Geotechnical Director role will involve:\n\nLeading complex geotechnical projects from concept to delivery\nManaging project budgets, timelines, quality, and client expectations\nLiaising with clients.\nSupporting business development, proposals, and strategic growth initiatives\nMentoring junior and mid-level engineers.\nProviding expert support to ground investigation teams across projects\nProviding high-level technical guidance and oversight on:\nSlope stability and retaining structures\nEarthworks and ground improvement\nBasement Impact Assessments (BIA)\nHDD (Horizontal Directional Drilling) design\nGeotechnical risk management (GMA, GIR, GDR)To be considered for this Geotechnical Director you must have:\n\nDegree-qualified in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering.\nBe chartered or working towards it.\nSignificant experience in geotechnical consultancy\nStrong track record of project leadership, client engagement, and technical delivery\nConfident in managing multidisciplinary teams and providing mentoring\nExcellent communication skills - both written and verbalThe Geotechnical Director selected will be offered:\n\nStarting salary from £75,000+ (negotiable depending on experience)\nAnnual profit share\nHybrid / flexible working options\nPrivate healthcare and company pension\nSupport for CPD and professional membershipReady 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.\n\nIf you are interested in this or other Engineering/Ground Investigation roles please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on (url removed) or call (phone number removed).
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