Geotechnical Director in Northampton)

Penguin Recruitment; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK is seeking a Geotechnical Director to lead diverse geotechnical projects swiftly and effectively while managing client relationships. This role offers an exciting opportunity in a strategic leadership capacity with a competitive salary, hybrid working, and other significant benefits.

Benefits

Annual profit share

Private healthcare

Company pension

Support for CPD and professional membership

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering.
• Chartered or working towards chartership.
• Significant experience in geotechnical consultancy.
• Confident in managing multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading complex geotechnical projects from concept to delivery.
• Managing project budgets, timelines, quality, and client expectations.
• Mentoring junior and mid-level engineers.

Skills

Project Leadership

Client Engagement

Geotechnical Consultancy

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Geotechnical Director

Reference: BY7327

Location: Northampton (Hybrid / Flexible Working Available)

Full-Time | Permanent

Salary: £75,000 - £80,000

A strategic leadership opportunity with one of the UK's leading ground engineering consultancies has become available in Northampton. This senior leadership role offers the chance to take a lead on a wide range of geotechnical projects across the UK, working with clients spanning house builders, utilities, local authorities, land agents and private developers.

The Geotechnical Director role will involve:

* Leading complex geotechnical projects from concept to delivery

* Managing project budgets, timelines, quality, and client expectations

* Liaising with clients.

* Supporting business development, proposals, and strategic growth initiatives

* Mentoring junior and mid-level engineers.

* Providing expert support to ground investigation teams across projects

* Providing high-level technical guidance and oversight on:

* Slope stability and retaining structures

* Earthworks and ground improvement

* Basement Impact Assessments (BIA)

* HDD (Horizontal Directional Drilling) design

* Geotechnical risk management (GMA, GIR, GDR)

To be considered for this Geotechnical Director you must have:

* Degree-qualified in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering.

* Be chartered or working towards it.

* Significant experience in geotechnical consultancy

* Strong track record of project leadership, client engagement, and technical delivery

* Confident in managing multidisciplinary teams and providing mentoring

* Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal

The Geotechnical Director selected will be offered:

* Starting salary from £75,000+ (negotiable depending on experience)

* Annual profit share

* Hybrid / flexible working options

* Private healthcare and company pension

* Support for CPD and professional membership

Ready to step into a high-impact role where your expertise will shape the future of ground engineering? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.