Geotechnical Technical Director/Associate – Durham or Leeds
- Durham, County Durham
- Permanent
- Full time
- £60,000 - £70,000 Per Annum
Job Description
Geotechnical Technical Director/Associate – Durham or Leeds
Company
Building on over twenty years of experience, my client has grown into a national provider of integrated construction enabling and engineering services, working across residential, commercial, industrial, infrastructure, renewable energy, waste and mineral sectors.
With our employee-owned foundation and industry-leading expertise, my client is primed for continued growth and success.
Job Details
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Geotechnical Technical Director/Associate to join our geoenvironmental consultancy team based in Durham or Leeds. This is a senior leadership role requiring both advanced technical expertise and the ability to guide, develop, and grow a high-performing team.
You will have a strong track record in geotechnical design, project delivery, and technical leadership, with a minimum of 10 years’ post-graduate experience in geotechnical and/or geoenvironmental consultancy.
Person Specification
- A strong academic background in a relevant discipline (e.g. Engineering Geology, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or similar).
- Chartered status with a relevant professional body (e.g. ICE, Geological Society).
- Hold RoGEP (UK Registered Ground Engineering Advisor) accreditation or eligibility to obtain.
- Working knowledge of CDM Regulations.
- Detailed knowledge of UK geology, including principal soil and rock strata, and the ability to log in accordance with BS Standards.
- Comprehensive understanding of UK standards, Eurocodes (particularly EC7), and relevant geotechnical guidance and legislation (e.g. CIRIA, NHBC).
- Extensive experience in:
o Shallow and deep foundation design
o Settlement analysis and ground movement assessment
o Slope stability assessment and retaining structure design
o Earthworks design and specification (including Highways Specification Series 600 & 800)
o Working platform design (e.g. BRE guidance)
- Strong understanding of soil and rock mechanics and their practical application.
- Experience in ground improvement techniques and feasibility assessments.
- Experience in coal mining risk assessment, remediation and liaison with the Mining Remediation Authority.
- Experience in contaminated land risk assessment and integration with geotechnical design desirable.
- Ability to undertake and review advanced numerical modelling (desirable but preferred at Director level).
- Experience using industry-standard geotechnical software such as:
o PLAXIS (2D/3D)
o Settle3D
o SLOPE/W or equivalent
- Experience of geotechnical input to major earthworks, ground stabilisation projects and infrastructure projects,
particularly highways schemes (e.g. CD622, CD225) is desirable.
Geotechnical Technical Director/Associate – Durham or Leeds
Company
Building on over twenty years of experience, my client has grown into a national provider of integrated construction enabling and engineering services, working across residential, commercial, industrial, infrastructure, renewable energy, waste and mineral sectors.
With our employee-owned foundation and industry-leading expertise, my client is primed for continued growth and success.
Job Details
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Geotechnical Technical Director/Associate to join our geoenvironmental consultancy team based in Durham or Leeds. This is a senior leadership role requiring both advanced technical expertise and the ability to guide, develop, and grow a high-performing team.
You will have a strong track record in geotechnical design, project delivery, and technical leadership, with a minimum of 10 years’ post-graduate experience in geotechnical and/or geoenvironmental consultancy.
Person Specification
- A strong academic background in a relevant discipline (e.g. Engineering Geology, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or similar).
- Chartered status with a relevant professional body (e.g. ICE, Geological Society).
- Hold RoGEP (UK Registered Ground Engineering Advisor) accreditation or eligibility to obtain.
- Working knowledge of CDM Regulations.
- Detailed knowledge of UK geology, including principal soil and rock strata, and the ability to log in accordance with BS Standards.
- Comprehensive understanding of UK standards, Eurocodes (particularly EC7), and relevant geotechnical guidance and legislation (e.g. CIRIA, NHBC).
- Extensive experience in:
o Shallow and deep foundation design
o Settlement analysis and ground movement assessment
o Slope stability assessment and retaining structure design
o Earthworks design and specification (including Highways Specification Series 600 & 800)
o Working platform design (e.g. BRE guidance)
- Strong understanding of soil and rock mechanics and their practical application.
- Experience in ground improvement techniques and feasibility assessments.
- Experience in coal mining risk assessment, remediation and liaison with the Mining Remediation Authority.
- Experience in contaminated land risk assessment and integration with geotechnical design desirable.
- Ability to undertake and review advanced numerical modelling (desirable but preferred at Director level).
- Experience using industry-standard geotechnical software such as:
o PLAXIS (2D/3D)
o Settle3D
o SLOPE/W or equivalent
- Experience of geotechnical input to major earthworks, ground stabilisation projects and infrastructure projects,
particularly highways schemes (e.g. CD622, CD225) is desirable