Geotechnical Director

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Geotechnical Director
Reference: BY7327
Location: Northampton (Hybrid / Flexible Working Available) Full-Time | Permanent Salary: £75,000 - £80,000
A 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.
The Geotechnical Director role will involve:
* Leading complex geotechnical projects from concept to delivery * Managing project budgets, timelines, quality, and client expectations * Liaising with clients. * Supporting business development, proposals, and strategic growth initiatives * Mentoring junior and mid-level engineers.
* Providing expert support to ground investigation teams across projects * Providing high-level technical guidance and oversight on:
* Slope stability and retaining structures * Earthworks and ground improvement * Basement Impact Assessments (BIA) * HDD (Horizontal Directional Drilling) design * Geotechnical risk management (GMA, GIR, GDR)
To be considered for this Geotechnical Director you must have:
* Degree-qualified in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering. * Be chartered or working towards it. * Significant experience in geotechnical consultancy * Strong track record of project leadership, client engagement, and technical delivery * Confident in managing multidisciplinary teams and providing mentoring * Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
The Geotechnical Director selected will be offered:
* Starting salary from £75,000+ (negotiable depending on experience)
* Annual profit share * Hybrid / flexible working options * Private healthcare and company pension * Support for CPD and professional membership
Ready 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.
We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.
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Location:
Northampton
Salary:
£75,000 - £80,000 per annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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