Principal/Associate Director Geotechnical Engineer

RSK Group Limited; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

RSK Group Limited is seeking a Principal/Associate Director Geotechnical Engineer to lead our growing geotechnical team. You will oversee junior engineers, manage projects, and design innovative solutions to meet client needs. This full-time role offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive and inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Experience at a senior level is required.
• A full UK driving license for site visits is necessary.
• Proactive, methodical problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Mentor junior staff and lead work packages.
• Provide technical oversight and manage the geotechnical team.
• Conduct site visits and design geotechnical solutions.

Skills

Problem-solving

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Master's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Chartered status (with ICE or IoM)

Job description

Principal/Associate Director Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Flexible

Contract Type: Full Time Permanent

The Vacancy

Binnies' geotechnical team continues to grow due to ongoing successes in tendering. As we enter the next water regulatory period (AMP8), we will provide geotechnical input for most UK water companies, focusing on storm spill reduction and developing reservoir designs to safeguard future drinking water supplies.

We support frameworks including the Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales, and the Canals and River Trust.

This growth allows us to offer more advanced geotechnical services and undertake complex designs, including temporary works, providing staff with opportunities to learn new skills and be involved in innovative projects. Many schemes are design and build, allowing us to see our designs come to life.

As a Principal Engineer/Associate Director, you will mentor junior staff, lead work packages, and review their work.

About the Role:

• Review the work of junior staff
• Design diverse geotechnical solutions
• Provide technical oversight on projects
• Lead geotechnical work packages and teams
• Manage and lead parts of the geotechnical team
• Conduct site visits

You should have and demonstrate the following qualifications, skills, and knowledge:

• A Master's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
• Chartered status (preferably with ICE or IoM)
• A full UK driving license for site visits

Additional skills and qualities include:

• Ability to work remotely
• Experience at a senior level
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and engaging with stakeholders
• Proactive, methodical problem-solving skills
• Success in designing, planning, and organizing tasks
• A passion for engineering

If you seek a supportive environment that values growth, inclusivity, and respect, Binnies is the place for you.

We foster a strong ‘ENGAGED’ culture emphasizing employee wellbeing and work-life balance, with industry-leading flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We support a diverse workforce and are committed to inclusion and development.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow from good to exceptional with Binnies.

About Us

We create innovative, sustainable solutions using our award-winning integrated planning and design approach to deliver infrastructure and lasting legacies. Our culture, rooted in over 100 years of history, drives us to find smarter ways to deliver projects—covering water solutions, flood alleviation, environmental services, and data insights. Our goal is to improve quality of life now and for future generations.

Binnies is part of the RSK Group, a leading environmental, engineering, and technical services provider established in 1989. RSK operates as a collaborative group of businesses, focusing on growth through diversification, innovation, and a people-first philosophy. We value and develop our talented employees, fostering a supportive, inclusive, and innovative environment.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, believing that a diverse workforce enhances our strength and creativity. Join us to make a difference and help build a sustainable future.

Our Focus Areas

Environment: Creating sustainable infrastructure across asset life cycles, integrating digital innovation, and promoting holistic, collaborative project delivery.

Water: Supporting all aspects of water management—collection, storage, treatment, watershed management, and sustainability—using digital transformation and data analytics to develop resilient solutions.