Technical Director
Geotechnical Engineering
Crawley £70,000 - £90,000
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Technical Director to join a leading engineering consultancy in Crawley. This role is ideal for an experienced senior geotechnical professional looking to take on a strategic leadership position within a well-established and growing business.
The successful candidate will lead the technical delivery of major geotechnical projects across infrastructure, commercial, residential, and industrial sectors while supporting business growth, mentoring senior staff, and driving technical excellence across the consultancy.
This position offers a strong platform for an ambitious individual looking to influence business direction, manage key client relationships, and lead high-profile projects across the South East and wider UK.
The Role
Leading the technical delivery of complex geotechnical engineering projects
Providing expert advice on foundations, retaining structures, slope stability, and ground investigation strategies
Managing and reviewing geotechnical interpretative reports and design packages
Developing and maintaining key client relationships
Supporting business development, tenders, and framework opportunities
Mentoring and developing geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists
Working closely with multidisciplinary teams across large development and infrastructure schemes
Supporting the strategic growth of the geotechnical division
Requirements
Degree qualified in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology, or a related discipline
Chartered status (CEng or CGeol) essential
Extensive experience within geotechnical consultancy
Strong technical background in geotechnical design and ground engineering
Proven leadership and project management experience
Strong client-facing and business development skills
Benefits
Highly competitive salary and bonus package
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Clear pathway into senior leadership and board-level influence
Opportunity to lead major and technically challenging projects across the UKThis is an outstanding opportunity for a senior geotechnical professional looking to join a forward-thinking consultancy where they can play a key role in shaping the future direction of the business while leading a highly respected technical team