Following its recent acquisition by SLR, Wardell Armstrong now forms part of a leading global environmental and sustainability consultancy working on projects across the world from over 100 offices. We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Director to support and grow the Leeds Ground Engineering team consisting of a mix of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineers and manage the existing clients whilst developing new business across the region. The Land Quality & Remediation team undertakes a wide range of site assessment/investigation and associated reporting for a diverse range of clients and you will get to manage bids, projects, fieldwork and data and lead the preparation of subsequent reports to provide advice to clients in this role. Our Ground engineering team is one of Wardell Armstrong’s largest and most successful disciplines and now combined with SLR, have approximately 80 consultants across the country undertaking a broad and diverse range of geotechnical, geo-environmental, and geological projects. The role As a Technical Director you will be involved in managing a successful team of Engineers along with business development, financial management, building client relationships, project management. You will be involved in an interesting variety of projects across a range of sectors and clients such as, energy (linear infrastructure), property development, infrastructure, mining, local authorities, waste management to name a few. About Us SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 4000 employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day’s annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and home life. About You Candidates should be degree qualified and ideally chartered with substantial experience in consultancy (or similar environment), with the ability to understand and manage the inter-relationships between technical areas of expertise that would add value to our clients and assist in business development. In Addition To The Following Skills/experience Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write clear and concise technical reports and documents. A good understanding of water, ground and soil gas site investigation techniques and assessments. A good understanding of contaminated land regulatory and legislative framework. A good knowledge of the principal soil and rock strata encountered in the UK and associated geohazards. Experienced in logging soils and rock to current British Standards. Familiar with and able to interpret geological maps and geological data. Able to use the conceptual model to design and justify the nature and scope of site investigation works. Able to complete factual and interpretative Phase I & II assessments. Experience in working for a variety of Clients (such as House Builders, Private Developers, Contractors and Infrastructure) would be advantageous. A strong working knowledge of UK ground conditions and ground investigation practice. Culture & Inclusion at SLR We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent. Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.