At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead geotechnical projects and mentor junior engineers while ensuring technical quality.
- Company: International consultancy known for tackling complex, high-profile engineering challenges.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, opportunity for influence, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to stay close to technical work while enjoying seniority.
- Why this job: Gain recognition and shape the future of geotechnical engineering in a growing office.
- Qualifications: Strong track record in geotechnical work and leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
You have built a strong track record leading geotechnical work and you are ready for the influence and recognition that comes with an associate director title.
This is an international structural and civil engineering consultancy with a London office, working on complex, high profile projects that regularly involve challenging ground conditions.
Leaders here have genuine access to the direction of the business rather than being another layer of management.
Client relationships here tend to be long standing, which gives senior leaders real continuity across repeat, high profile projects.
Client relationships here tend to be long standing, which gives senior leaders real continuity across repeat, high profile projects.
Client relationships here tend to be long standing, which gives senior leaders real continuity across repeat, high profile projects.
If you are already doing associate director level work but still reporting to someone who barely reviews it, or feel that reaching this level elsewhere would mean losing touch with the actual engineering, this role keeps you close to the technical work while giving you the seniority you have earned.
You will lead geotechnical input across major projects, take responsibility for technical quality, and play a genuine role in mentoring and business development.
There is scope to shape how the geotechnical function develops as the London office continues to grow.
Salary is between 90,000 and 110,000, depending on experience.
If this sounds like the leadership role you are ready for, get in touch for a confidential conversation.
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