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Job summary

Une entreprise de conseil en environnement de renom recherche un Directeur Technique pour son équipe de Génie des Sols à Leeds. Le candidat idéal aura une expérience significative en gestion d'équipe, développement commercial et en matière de projets complexes dans divers secteurs, tels que l'énergie et les infrastructures. Vous dirigerez une équipe tout en collaborant avec des clients variés pour des projets d'évaluation et d'investigation. Un bon niveau de communication et une solide connaissance des réglementations sur les terrains contaminés sont requis.

Qualifications

  • Diplôme idéalement accrédité et 10 ans d'expérience en consultance.
  • Comprendre les interrelations techniques ajoutant de la valeur aux clients.
  • Capacité à interpréter les données géologiques et à justifier des enquêtes.

Responsibilities

  • Gérer une équipe d'ingénieurs et superviser le développement commercial.
  • Gérer des projets dans les secteurs de l'énergie et du développement immobilier.
  • Préparer des rapports techniques et gérer les relations clients.

Skills

Compétences en communication
Compréhension des investigations sur l'eau et le sol
Connaissance des réglementations sur les terrains contaminés
Familiarité avec les strates de sol et roches au Royaume-Uni
Interprétation des cartes géologiques
Expérience en logistique des sols
Connaissance des conditions de sol au Royaume-Uni

Education

Diplôme en ingénierie ou domaine similaire

Job description

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Technical Director - Ground Engineering, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client:

Wardell Armstrong LLP (part of SLR)

Location:

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

7

Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Following its recent acquisition by SLR, Wardell Armstrong now forms part of a leading global environmental and sustainability consultancy working on projects across the world from over 100 offices. We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Director to support and grow the Leeds Ground Engineering team consisting of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineers, manage existing clients, and develop new business across the region.

Overview of team / business area:

The Land Quality & Remediation team undertakes site assessment, investigation, and reporting for a diverse range of clients. You will manage bids, projects, fieldwork, data, and lead report preparation to advise clients. Our Ground Engineering team is one of Wardell Armstrong’s largest disciplines, now expanded with SLR, with approximately 80 consultants handling geotechnical, geo-environmental, and geological projects nationwide.

The role:

As a Technical Director, you will manage a team of Engineers, oversee business development, financial management, client relationships, and project management.

You will work on projects across sectors such as energy, property development, infrastructure, mining, local authorities, and waste management.

About you:

Candidates should be degree qualified, ideally chartered, with at least 10 years of consultancy or similar experience. You should understand and manage technical inter-relationships that add value to clients and aid business development.

Essential skills/experience include:

  • Strong communication skills for technical reports and documents.
  • Understanding of water, ground, and soil gas site investigations.
  • Knowledge of contaminated land regulations and legislation.
  • Familiarity with UK soil and rock strata and geohazards.
  • Experience in logging soils and rocks per British Standards.
  • Ability to interpret geological maps and data.
  • Designing and justifying site investigation scope using conceptual models.
  • Completing Phase I & II assessments.
  • Experience with various clients (e.g., house builders, developers, contractors, infrastructure).
  • Knowledge of UK ground conditions and investigation practices.
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