Geotechnical Director – Manchester

Tony Gee and Partners; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Geotechnical Design Lead in Manchester. Candidates should have a Chartered Engineer status and strong experience in geotechnical design and project management. The role involves leading design teams, building client relationships, and mentoring staff. A hybrid work model is offered promoting work-life balance. This is a dynamic opportunity for those looking to grow in their careers.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Career development support

Social activity groups

Qualifications

• Proven experience in geotechnical design and project management.
• Ability to mentor and support less experienced staff.
• Strong knowledge of UK geotechnical practices and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical engineering design teams for projects.
• Develop long-term relationships with key clients.
• Drive the use of digital tools in geotechnical design.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Chartered Engineer with MEng/BEng in Civil Engineering

Specialist Geotechnical qualification (e.g. MSc)

Job description

The candidate should

have a proven track record in delivering geotechnical design, working within multidisciplinary design teams. This should include preparation of desk studies, ground investigation specification, interpretative reporting and design of foundations, slopes, basements and other geotechnical structures. A good understanding of working on UK based projects and ground conditions is essential, with previous experience and knowledge of the local Civil Engineering market desirable. A proven track record in the management and financial control of projects is also required.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the skills required to win new work and build long term successful client relationships. The candidate must be a team player with good interpersonal skills, and keen to provide guidance and mentoring of less experienced staff. The role would suit a dynamic individual with a desire to grow and develop a team.

Job description

• To act as geotechnical design lead and / or project director for projects and lead geotechnical engineering design teams
• To support less experienced staff, sharing knowledge and acting as a coach or mentor
• To proactively seek out geotechnical design work and target standalone geotechnical projects
• To develop long term working relationships with key clients
• To drive the use of digital tools in ground engineering and geotechnical engineering design
• To develop the Manchester geotechnical team structure and lead the line management of staff within the geotechnical team
• To review future pipeline to identify skills development opportunities and develop coherent short-, medium- and long-term recruitment strategies
• To understand and follow business and industry QA processes

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer with MEng / BEng in Civil Engineering or similar
• Specialist Geotechnical qualification, e.g. MSc or similar is desirable

Why Work for Tony Gee

We are an engineering consultancy renowned for delivering complex and innovative design solutions to the global construction industry. Our people make our business a success and so we invest in your development and wellbeing providing an environment that supports you at whatever career level you are at.

We believe that there is more to a job than work. We encourage a healthy work / life balance through a wide range of social activity groups. They’re great fun and a chance to expand your professional and social networks. We also offer the opportunity of a hybrid work model where you can split your working week between the office and your home.