Vacancy : Geotechnical Director Job Title: Geotechnical Director Location: Head Office, Northampton (Hybrid/Flexible Working Options Available) Salary: GBP75,000 (Negotiable based on experience) Type: Full:Time, Permanent About the Role We are seeking a highly experienced and driven Geotechnical Director to join our growing team at our Northampton head office. This is a strategic leadership role offering the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of challenging geotechnical projects for a broad client base including house builders, utility providers, local authorities, land agents and private developers. You will play a key role in technical leadership, client engagement, project delivery, and mentoring of junior staff. The role offers significant scope for progression and involvement in high:profile projects across the UK. Key Responsibilities * Provide technical leadership and direction on complex geotechnical projects * Manage and oversee project delivery including quality assurance, technical reporting, and budget control * Develop and maintain strong client relationships, providing expert consultancy and strategic advice * Lead the design and assessment for: o Slope stability and retaining structures o Earthworks and ground improvement o Basement Impact Assessments (BIA) o Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) design o Geotechnical risk management (GMA, GIRs, GDRs) * Support business development, bid preparation, and marketing activities * Mentor and develop junior and mid:level geotechnical engineers * Ensure compliance with relevant standards and health and safety policies * Support the Ground Investigation teams with geotechnical advice, support and training Required Skills and Experience * Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related discipline (Masters preferred) * Chartered Engineer (CEng or equivalent) with a recognised professional body (ICE, GeolSoc, etc.) * Significant post:chartership experience in geotechnical consultancy * Strong technical expertise across a wide range of ground engineering topics * Proven track record in managing multidisciplinary projects and client accounts * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Leadership and mentoring capabilities Benefits * Competitive salary starting from GBP75,000 (negotiable depending on experience) * Annual profit share * Option for hybrid/flexible working arrangements * Company pension and private healthcare * CPD support and professional membership fees paid * Opportunity to lead and shape a growing team Apply Now If you are a forward:thinking geotechnical professional with the ambition to lead and innovate, we would love to hear from you. Join a company where your technical excellence and leadership will shape the future of the geotechnical and wider ground investigation teams.