Associate Geotechnical Engineer | London | Lead geotechnical projects, mentor engineers and develop client relationships in an established consultancy
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Associate Geotechnical Engineer to join the London office of a well-established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy.
This is a senior leadership position offering responsibility for managing and developing a team of four geotechnical professionals, overseeing the commercial and technical delivery of projects and supporting the continued growth of the London geotechnical service.
You will take a leading role in business development, client management, project delivery and team leadership. For someone who performs well and contributes successfully to the growth of the business, there is a clear opportunity to progress into a Partner-level role.
Ideally we are looking for a Chartered Geotechnical Engineer with strong commercial awareness, a proven track record of delivering profitable consultancy projects and the confidence to build lasting relationships with clients.
About the Consultancy
The employer is an established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy providing specialist geotechnical, environmental, structural and civil engineering services across the UK.
Its teams support projects throughout the property, infrastructure, commercial, residential and public sectors, delivering technical advice from initial feasibility and ground investigation through to detailed design, construction and completion.
The Role
As Associate Geotechnical Engineer, you will be responsible for the leadership, technical direction and commercial performance of the London geotechnical team.
You will manage a team of four staff, ensuring that projects are delivered safely, profitably and to a high technical standard. You will also play an active role in generating new business, developing key client accounts and identifying opportunities for further growth.
The role combines technical leadership, people management, project delivery, business development and commercial responsibility.
About You
You will be a commercially minded and technically accomplished geotechnical engineer with experience operating at Principal, Associate or Associate Director level within a UK consultancy environment.
You should have a proven ability to lead teams, manage client relationships and deliver projects successfully from both a technical and financial perspective.
The role requires someone who can balance detailed engineering knowledge with commercial decision-making, business development and people leadership.
You will need the confidence to represent the business externally, secure new opportunities and play a leading role in growing the London geotechnical team.
Essential Requirements