Role Purpose We are looking to appoint a Director to help lead growth for our UK Ground Engineering and Environmental Compliance team and manage well established teams in England and Wales.
This role combines a mix of duties including maximising financial performance, quality assurance, client satisfaction, and team leadership for an existing team function.
Importantly the postholder will play a pivotal role in business development and innovation, guiding the business unit into new markets and service offerings.
What can be achieved in this role The Director will be expected to deliver financial performance in line with the accountability centre Annual Business Plan, achieving revenue and profit margin targets while improving other key metrics set for growth and our people strategy.
Success will also be measured by the growth and retention of key client accounts, the development of new business opportunities, recruitment and the launch of innovative and profitable service offerings.
Strong leadership of the 15 person team is essential to deliver for clients and provide development opportunities for our colleagues.
The postholder is expected to spend over 50% of their time working on projects (i.e.
Using core capabilities helps to define the essential attributes that the candidate needs to perform effectively in the position The Core Capabilities are weighted to reflect the relative importance in the role.
The Minimum Required Expertise Level which shows the benchmark level of skill & experience we would ideally like someone to have in this area, ranging from Level 1 basic skills &/or limited practical experience, to Level 4 outstanding skills & comprehensive practical experience.
Financial Management Reporting to the Operational Director, the Director will hold accountability for the financial performance of their team's delivery against project revenue and profit targets.
This includes close oversight of project-level financials, proactive resolution of issues, and continuous monitoring of key metrics such as profitability, cashflow and utilisation.
A strong grasp of financial data and performance indicators is essential, as the postholder will play an active role in shaping and delivering on our Business Plan objectives.
This includes overseeing team structure, performance management, and professional development to ensure the team operates effectively and delivers high-quality outcomes.
The postholder is expected to support development of a resilient team, to actively develop talent, and develop opportunities for growth.
Client Relationship Management Expect to be responsible for the strategic oversight of existing key client accounts and to secure new key clients, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality services across multi-disciplinary projects.
disciplinary teams to meet complex client requirements and maintaining strong, long-term relationships built on trust and responsiveness.
Maintaining Quality Assurance Standards This includes ensuring full compliance with both internal quality assurance processes and external regulatory standards.
Expected to champion a culture of quality and continuous improvement across the team.
They will oversee audit readiness, oversee corrective action implementation, and ensure that quality remains a central pillar for delivery and client satisfaction.
This includes leading innovation initiatives and ensuring we remain agile and responsive to industry changes.
The role will include leading, supporting and establishing and building relationships with new clients.
Collaborating with the wider company to help cross sell Tetra Tech's services will be an important part of the role.
BENEFICIAL Training, Qualifications, or Equivalent Work Experience Strong geo-environmental and geotechnical engineering experience.
We are dedicated to building a culture of respect and equity, where people are valued regardless of their ethnicity, gender identity, age, belief system, sexual orientation, or any other personal characteristic.
This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace.
Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role. Flexible and part-time working options are available in this role, with working patterns agreed collaboratively between employees and line managers to support individual wellbeing and optimal performance.