Head of Geotechnical

Green Cat Renewables Ltd; Livingston; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Healthcare

Company pension

25 Days annual leave

EV charging points

Flexible working

Professional development

Company socials

Job summary

Green Cat Renewables is seeking a Head of Geotechnical to lead our ground investigation division across renewable projects. You will mentor a growing team, shape technical strategy, and ensure delivery from concept through operation, maintaining high engineering standards.

Reporting to the Operations Director, you will drive risk management, quality, and business development while integrating geotechnical with company strategy and budget planning.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience, with 5+ years in a management capacity.
• Proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams in ground investigation.
• Extensive knowledge of ground investigation from drill operation to lab testing.
• Experience operating UKAS accredited testing facilities.
• Excellent mentoring and stakeholder-management skills.
• Renewable energy and construction industry network with key clients and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Define the technical direction of GCR's Geotechnical Department across all technologies.
• Build, scale and lead a multidisciplinary geotechnical team.
• Mentor engineers, geologists, technicians and drillers.
• Support major projects with risk, contracts, budgeting and delivery strategy.
• Integrate geotechnical with company-wide strategy; be a member of the leadership team.
• Own the department's financial performance, forecast and growth.
• Drive quality, governance and best practice across geotechnical work.
• Lead business development and client relations.

Skills

Geotechnical leadership

Team management

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

UKAS testing experience

Job description

Green Cat Renewables Job Advertisement – Head of Geotechnical

Location: Livingston (Starlaw Business Park, Livingston)

The Company

Green Cat Renewables (GCR) is a dynamic, innovative company that provides the complete range of technical services required to deliver renewable energy projects. The team of over 100 Engineers and Consultants deliver projects on behalf of Clients from four offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Livingston, and Biggar. GCR sits at the centre of an international group working closely alongside our sister consultancy businesses:Green Cat Renewables Canada, based in Calgary, Canada and Green Cat Renewables Europe, based in Amersfoort, Netherlands; as well as working alongside our UK based development companies Green Cat Hydrogen, Green Cat Renewable Developments and Green Cat Contracting.

Through the Geotechnical Department, the company provides Ground Investigation (Consultancy and Contracting) services to Clients on utility scale wind, solar, BESS, green hydrogen and hybrid projects, as well as other developments requiring site investigation (housing, highway works, bridges, earthworks, etc.), covering all aspects including geotechnics, mining and contaminated land.

The Department utilises all its own in-house drilling, testing and assessment capabilities with a team of engineers, geologists, technicians and drillers, with its own drills, laboratory and testing equipment.

We are searching for a dynamic and experienced Head of Geotechnical to lead and scale our ground investigation function across renewable energy projects and all other development schemes. This is a senior leadership role, sitting at the heart of the business, driving technical strategy, engineering excellence, and the successful delivery of complex ground investigations from concept through to operation.

The Role:

This role is best suited to an experienced leader with a strong interest in mentoring a growing multi-disciplinary Geotechnical Team. The role will enable the candidate to leverage their knowledge and technical expertise through all phases of project delivery.

Reporting directly to the Operations Director, this role requires a strategic and hands‑on approach to ensure the successful execution of projects, while maintaining high engineering standards and fostering innovation.

As Head of Geotechnical you will:

• Define the technical direction of GCR’s Geotechnical Department across all technologies.
• Build, scale, and inspire a multidisciplinary geotechnical team that others want to join.
• Mentor future engineers, geologists, technicians and drillers creating a culture of excellence, ambition, and innovation.
• Support major projects with your expertise in risk, contracts, budgeting, and delivery strategy.
• Integrate geotechnical with company-wide strategy — you will be a key member of the leadership team.
• Own the Geotechnical Department’s financial performance, order book, forecasting, and growth.
• Drive continuous improvement in geotechnical quality, governance, and best practice.
• Lead business development, winning flagship projects and strengthening relationships with clients and partners.
• Create and execute a forward-looking Geotechnical Business Plan that aligns with GCR’s long-term ambitions.

The Ideal Candidate:

• 10+ years of professional experience, out of which 5+ years must be in a Management capacity.
• Proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams within the ground investigation sector.
• Significant knowledge covering all aspects of ground investigation from drill operation, site and laboratory testing to technical reporting
• Experience operating and running UKAS accredited testing facilities
• Exceptional soft skills with the ability to mentor team members and manage internal and external stakeholders effectively.
• Renewable energy and construction industry network including client base and relationships with main project suppliers, contractors, consultants and stakeholders.
• Experience working with, and managing, a diverse range of technical stakeholders.
• The right to work in the United Kingdom, full-time, in perpetuity.

The Employment Package:

• Competitive salary, negotiated depending on qualifications, experience, and skills.
• Private Medical Healthcare.
• Company pension scheme.
• 25 Days annual leave and 8 flexible bank holidays.
• Professional development opportunities and support.
• Professional fees paid for by the company.
• Company social events and team building days.
• On-site parking with EV charging points available to staff (Edinburgh & Livingston offices).
• Flexible working opportunities.

This is your chance to:

• Lead at the forefront of a fully integrated geotechnical department.
• Build a high-performing department from a position of strength.
• Work on nationally significant projects.
• Be part of a fast-growing, purpose-led company.
• Shape both your role and your career trajectory.
• Help create a cleaner, more sustainable energy system.

The role would be a permanent and full-time position.