Job summary

My client, a large UK consultancy are looking for an Associate Director from a background of Geotechnical design to join their team in either Glasgow or Perth. The role will have a primary focus on technical delivery.

Key skills required for this role

Geotechnical Design, Major Projects, Residential

Important

Geotechnical Design, Slope Stability, Director

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly rated professional team renowned for their quality, technical knowledge, and commercially focused solutions. As a team leader specialising in ground movement analysis, you will collaborate with structural engineers on a portfolio of major developments across the country.
You will work closely with colleagues to deliver integrated ground investigations, interpretative reports, and geotechnical design advice for a variety of projects, including tall towers, deep basements, retaining walls, ground improvement, and earthworks. Utilising both national and local resources, you'll be a key player in enhancing a resilient and technically strong national virtual team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design management for geotechnical aspects of projects, ensuring competence, effectiveness, budget adherence, and timely delivery
• Performing geotechnical analysis and data interpretation using FEM 2D and 3D
• Critically appraising sites based on available data to highlight key geotechnical design considerations
• Preparing interpretative geotechnical reports
• Undertaking tunnel and other third-party asset assessments
• Reporting to the National Service Line Lead for Geotechnics and Regional Director
• Sharing project work nationally and training/mentoring the national technical team as directed by the NSL UK lead

Job Requirements:

• Chartered Engineer, preferably with a degree in Structural or Civil Engineering and a Master's in Geotechnics
• Proficient in using PLAXIS 2D and 3D, PDISP, XDISP, WALLOP, and SETTLE 3D
• Sound understanding of geotechnical principles in structural design, particularly in central London projects
• Strong track record with projects in central London, including tall towers and deep basements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, capable of building and developing relationships nationally
• Ability to work closely with structural engineers and respond to geotechnical queries
• Attention to detail and strong team-playing abilities

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package with annual salary reviews
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 31 days with loyalty days, plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Fantastic training and development culture

If you are a technically skilled individual with a strong background in geotechnical engineering, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team in Perth.