Head of Ground Engineering Design – Hybrid UK-Wide

Energy Jobline ZR; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Geotechnical design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

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