Geotechnical Associate Director

Strata Construction Consulting; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consulting firm is recruiting an Associate Director to enhance their Geotechnical National Service line. The ideal candidate will manage design aspects of projects, conduct geotechnical analysis, and prepare reports, while collaborating closely with structural engineers. Requirements include a first degree in Civil Engineering and strong experience in London projects, alongside excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, along with hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

26 days holiday, rising to 31

Hybrid working arrangements

Training and development culture

Qualifications

• Proven track record of central London projects including tall towers and deep basements.
• Ability to teach and mentor others in geotechnical practices.
• Strong understanding of geotechnical principles in structural design.

Responsibilities

• Design management of projects within the Geotechnical National Service Line.
• Perform geotechnical analysis and data interpretation using FEM.
• Prepare interpretative geotechnical reports.

Skills

Chartered Engineer

Geotechnical analysis

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Education

First Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Masters in Geotechnics

Tools

PLAXIS 2D and 3D

PDISP

XDISP

WALLOP

SETTLE 3D

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking to strengthen and expand its Geotechnical National Service line by recruiting an Associate Director for either their Glasgow or Perth office.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly rated professional team with a strong reputation for quality, technical knowledge and providing our clients with commercially focused solutions.

As team leader looking at ground movement analysis you will work with our structural engineers on our portfolio of major developments nationally.

You will work closely with other colleagues to deliver integrated ground investigations, interpretative reports and geotechnical design advice for a wide range of projects including tall towers, deep basements, retaining walls, ground improvement and earthworks by using a collective national and local resource.

You will be part of the national service line and one of your key tasks will be ensuring you utilise the technical support within the regions by sharing work around the business, as well as the local teams to deliver GMA and design to enhance a resilient and technically strong national virtual team. You will need to be technically strong as well as able to work closely with structural and civil engineers, both on a technical and personal basis and you will be very familiar with “the one team culture” environment as a champion yourself.

Role

• Design management of aspects of projects on behalf of the Geotechnical National Service Line to ensure projects are delivered competently, effectively, on budget and on time.
• Perform geotechnical analysis and data interpretation use FEM 2D and 3D.
• Critically appraise a site based on available data and highlight key geotechnical design considerations.
• Prepare interpretative geotechnical reports.
• Undertake tunnel and other 3rd party asset assessments.
• Work under the technical management and direction of the National Service line lead for Geotechnics whilst reporting locally via cost centre to a Regional Director.
• Collaborative and supportive of the NSL you will ensure work is shared nationally and that you train and mentor the national technical team as directed by the NSL UK lead

What you need to succeed

• Chartered Engineer preferably with a first Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering and Masters in Geotechnics.
• Ability to use PLAXIS 2D and 3D , PDISP, XDISP , WALLOP and SETTLE 3D to teach and mentor others and undertake cat 3 checks on 3rd party work.
• Strong team player able to take instruction and provide timeous support when required, able to report to both NSL lead and RD on local level.
• Have a sound understanding of geotechnical principles in relation to structural design of buildings in central London.
• A strong track record of central London projects including tall towers and deep basements.
• Be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and to be able to build and develop relationships, nationally with colleagues.
• Ability to work with structural engineers and to respond to their geotechnical queries on a daily basis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with other team leaders as part of a group at equal standing in the national service line, lead by the NSL lead.
• Strong attention to detail.

What's on offer

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