Head of Design - Ground Engineering in Luton

Energy Jobline ZR; Luton; Hybride; GBP 85 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Resolute Group has been engaged to secure a Head of Design for a Ground Engineering specialist operating across the UK, based in or near Luton. You will lead the UK-wide geotechnical design team from tender through delivery, shaping technical strategy and ensuring designs meet Eurocodes and UK standards.

Hybrid role requiring 2–3 days in the office and 2–3 days remote; you will mentor engineers, allocate resources, and develop bid proposals for Tier 1 contractors while acting as the

Qualifications

• Degree qualified engineer in Civil or Geotechnical engineering.
• Experience in Ground Engineering, preferably from a design consultancy.
• Full driving license for stakeholder meetings.

Responsabilités

• Lead the UK-wide geotechnical design team.
• Mentor junior engineers to support career growth.
• Allocate engineering resources across active projects.
• Produce hands-on designs for initial tender submissions.
• Develop technical bid proposals for Tier 1 contractors.
• Assess engineering risks during the pre-contract stage.
• Present innovative design solutions to win new work.
• Oversee design outputs from concept to delivery.
• Act as the ultimate technical authority for the business.
• Review calculations for land slippage and subsidence solutions.
• Approve bespoke groundwork and embankment schemes.
• Ensure compliance with Eurocodes and UK standards.
• Consult closely with clients and Tier 1 contractors.
• Resolve complex technical queries during construction.
• Liaise with internal project managers and delivery teams.

Connaissances

Leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Geotechnical design

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Description du poste

Job Description

Head of Design – Ground Engineering

Working for a Ground Engineering specialist, Leading the Design team function from tender to delivery, supporting teams across the UK.

Location

Luton

Salary

£85,000 - £90,000 basic + Package

Role

The Resolute Group have been retained to identify and secure a Head of Design for a Ground Engineering specialist who works across the UK. Supporting both clients and Tier 1 contractors in delivering sub-contractor packages around subsidence, land slippage, embankment stabilisation and bespoke groundwork packages.

The role is both leading a team of Engineers and the Technical assurance as the lead for the business. From the hands on design of the projects in developing the tender and bid, through to overseeing the design delivery. With both you and your team involved with the stakeholders for the client and Tier 1 contractors to ensure the work is delivered to the correct standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the UK-wide geotechnical Technical team.
• Mentor junior engineers to support career growth.
• Allocate engineering resources efficiently across active projects.
• Support in Producing hands-on designs for initial tender submissions.
• Develop technical bid proposals for Tier 1 contractors.
• Assess engineering risks during the pre-contract stage.
• Present innovative design solutions to win new work.
• Oversee design outputs from concept to final delivery.
• Act as the ultimate technical authority for the business.
• Review calculations for land slippage and subsidence solutions as required.
• Approve bespoke groundwork and embankment stabilisation schemes.
• Ensure compliance with Eurocodes and UK engineering standards.
• Consult closely with clients and Tier 1 contractors.
• Resolve complex technical queries during the construction phase.
• Liaise with internal project managers and delivery teams.

This role is a hybrid position but you need to be in an office 2-3 days a week, then 2-3 days a week from home. The office will depend on your working week as there may be Leadership, Frameworks, One to One meetings or other issues that may require your support.

Required Experience

• Degree qualified Engineer be it Civil or Geotechnical
• Experience of working in Ground Engineering, ideal from a Design consultancy
• Driving license as flexibility is important to meet stakeholders as required.

You must be living and authorised to work in the UK to apply for this position.