Associate/ Associate Director Design Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is representing an Associate Director - Geotechnical Engineering role in London with hybrid working. The position offers leadership over a geotechnical team and delivery of high-profile projects across infrastructure, commercial, transportation and major developments.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, oversee delivery, mentor teams and support business development, collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or equivalent.
• Significant consultancy experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Proven track record delivering complex geotechnical projects.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Extensive experience in geotechnical numerical modelling.
• Advanced proficiency in PLAXIS 2D and PLAXIS 3D is essential.
• Knowledge of soil-structure interaction, retaining walls, foundations, excavations, and ground improvement techniques.
• Excellent communication and client-facing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of geotechnical engineering projects from feasibility through to construction.
• Provide expert technical input on foundations, retaining structures, deep excavations, earthworks, slopes, and ground engineering solutions.
• Undertake and review advanced geotechnical analysis and numerical modelling.
• Manage project teams, programmes, budgets, and client relationships.
• Support business development initiatives and contribute to securing new work.
• Mentor and develop junior and senior engineers within the geotechnical team.
• Ensure technical excellence, quality assurance, and compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Collaborate effectively with structural, civil, and construction engineering disciplines.

Skills

PLAXIS 2D

PLAXIS 3D

Geotechnical modelling

Client liaison

Education

Civil/Geotechnical Engineering degree

CEng or equivalent

Tools

PLAXIS

Job description

Associate Geotechnical Design Engineer/ Associate Director

Location: London / Hybrid

Salary: £70,000-£85,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Associate Director - Geotechnical Engineering to join a leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy delivering complex and high-profile projects across the UK and internationally.

This senior Associate Director position offers the opportunity to shape and grow a geotechnical team while leading the delivery of technically challenging projects across infrastructure, commercial, transportation, and major development sectors.

The Role

The successful Associate Director will provide technical leadership, oversee project delivery, mentor engineering teams, and support business development activities. You will work closely with clients, project stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and commercially effective geotechnical solutions.

What's on Offer for an Associate Director

• Opportunity to lead and grow an established geotechnical capability.
• Involvement in landmark engineering projects.
• Clear pathway to further leadership progression.
• Competitive salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible and collaborative working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of geotechnical engineering projects from feasibility through to construction.
• Provide expert technical input on foundations, retaining structures, deep excavations, earthworks, slopes, and ground engineering solutions.
• Undertake and review advanced geotechnical analysis and numerical modelling.
• Manage project teams, programmes, budgets, and client relationships.
• Support business development initiatives and contribute to securing new work.
• Mentor and develop junior and senior engineers within the geotechnical team.
• Ensure technical excellence, quality assurance, and compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Collaborate effectively with structural, civil, and construction engineering disciplines.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or equivalent.
• Significant consultancy experience within geotechnical engineering.
• Proven track record delivering complex geotechnical projects.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Extensive experience in geotechnical numerical modelling.
• Advanced proficiency in PLAXIS 2D and PLAXIS 3D is essential.
• Strong understanding of soil-structure interaction, retaining walls, foundations, excavations, and ground improvement techniques.
• Excellent communication and client-facing abilities.If you are a technically strong geotechnical leader with expert PLAXIS 2D and PLAXIS 3D capabilities and are looking to take the next step in your career, we would be pleased to hear from you.

This is a permanent role.