Geotechnical Technical Director/Associate - Durham Or Leeds in North East

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 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. Minimum 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 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 shallow and deep foundation design, settlement analysis and ground movement assessment, slope stability assessment and retaining structure design, earthworks design and specification (including Highways Specification Series 600 & 800), and 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 PLAXIS (2D/3D), Settle3D, SLOPE/W or equivalent.
• Experience of geotechnical input to major earthworks, ground stabilisation projects and infrastructure projects, particularly highways schemes (e.g. CD622, CD225) (desirable).