Head of Geotechnical

Head of Geotechnical & Geo-Environmental Engineering

A well-established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Head of Geotechnical & Geo-Environmental Engineering to lead and grow its specialist department.

This is a senior leadership role for a commercially minded professional with strong technical expertise and the ability to drive business growth across residential, industrial, logistics, and infrastructure sectors.

The Role

You will lead the geotechnical and geo-environmental function, overseeing project delivery from feasibility through to construction support and close-out, while ensuring technical excellence, compliance, and commercial performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the department strategically and operationally
• Managing project delivery across geotechnical and geo-environmental services
• Reviewing technical reports, designs, and project outputs
• Providing expertise across site investigations, contaminated land, remediation, foundations, earthworks, and ground risk
• Managing team performance, resources, and departmental budgets
• Supporting bids, fee proposals, and client development
• Building strong client relationships and identifying new business opportunities
• Mentoring and developing the existing team
• Promoting innovation, sustainability, and best practice across all activities

About You

You will have significant senior-level experience in geotechnical and/or geo-environmental engineering, ideally within consultancy, with strong leadership and commercial skills.

Essential Requirements:

• Degree or Master’s in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, Environmental Engineering, or similar
• Working toward or holding Chartered status
• Strong technical knowledge across ground investigation, contamination assessment, remediation, foundations, slope stability, and earthworks
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and complex projects

Desirable Experience:

• Experience with residential, industrial, logistics, or infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of brownfield redevelopment, planning frameworks, and sustainability requirements
• Track record in business development and work winning

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing consultancy in a key leadership role with genuine influence over the future direction of the business.