Our client is seeking to appoint an Associate or Technical Director for Geotechnical Engineering in South West England.

You will have:
BEng, BSc or higher qualification in a relevant subject (Geotechnical/Eng. Geol. etc)
Be a Chartered Engineer/Geologist with at least 15 years of relevant experience working in a land development related role.
Experience of development (commercial and/or residential), partnering with main contractors and advising specialist contractors would be beneficial.
A good working knowledge of appropriate British Standards, Eurocodes, Industry Guidance and NHBC Standards.
Pragmatic and commercial approach to delivering geotechnical solutions is an essential skill.
Experience of working collaboratively with main contractors and structural engineers would be advantageous.
The role requires excellent written and verbal communication skills combined with good analysis and technical capability. Experience of AutoCAD and geotechnical assessment and modelling is also required. The ability to manage, mentor and develop staff within the team is also a key part of the role.

The role will:
Act as the geotechnical lead, responsible for the technical delivery of our team of geotechnical engineers. Include management of both peers and junior staff on a technical and project delivery basis.
Be responsible for providing a focal point for geotechnical advice both within the local Geo team and other disciplines locally and nationally.

An essential part of the role will be the provision of design advice on a range of geotechnical scenarios including (but not limited to): slope stability, earthworks assessment and geotechnical design reports, design of temporary works such as piling platforms, crane bases, retaining walls and piled platforms, combined with the design and management of desk studies and ground investigations to inform design. You will be experienced in the review and approval of ground investigation and geotechnical design reports prepared by junior staff.

Liaise with relevant regulatory authorities (NHBC, EA, LA etc.) as necessary.