Associate/ Associate Director Design Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible working

Job summary

American Society of Civil Engineers in London is seeking an experienced Associate Director - Geotechnical Engineering to lead a geotechnical team and deliver challenging projects across infrastructure, commercial, transportation, and major developments.

You will provide technical leadership from feasibility through to construction, mentor engineers, manage client relationships, and contribute to winning work in a flexible, collaborative, hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or equivalent.
• Significant consultancy experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Proven track record delivering complex geotechnical projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical engineering projects from feasibility to construction.
• Provide expert input on foundations, retaining structures, deep excavations and ground improvement techniques.
• Mentor junior and senior engineers within the geotechnical team.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

Mentoring

Client facing

Geotechnical modelling

Education

Civil/Geotechnical Engineering degree

CEng (Chartered Engineer)

Tools

PLAXIS 2D

PLAXIS 3D

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.

This is a permanent role.