Geotechnical Technical Director/Associate – Durham or Leeds in Durham

Posted by LTM Recruitment Specialists Ltd

£60,000 – £70,000 a year

Durham · Permanent

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.

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