Geotechnical Director

Geotechnical Director - Guilford

Reference: BY207933

Salary: £72,000 - £80,000

A leading, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Director to join their growing team in South East England. This is an exciting opportunity for a Geotechnical Director to play a key role in shaping and expanding a geotechnical offering within a well-established consultancy.

About the Company Our client is an innovative and expanding consultancy delivering design, survey, and engineering solutions across critical infrastructure sectors including rail, energy, and transportation. They offer a collaborative, agile environment and have a strong reputation for high-quality, multi-disciplinary project delivery.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary (£72,000 - £80,000) and bonus
• Fantastic benefits package
• Flexible working environment
• Clear pathway to further leadership progression
• Opportunity to shape and lead a growing discipline

The Role As a Geotechnical Director, you will lead and grow the geotechnical function, oversee project delivery, and support business development. The Geotechnical Director will manage client relationships, provide technical leadership, and contribute to strategic growth across the South East England region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical projects from concept through to delivery
• Develop and grow a geotechnical team
• Drive business development and client engagement
• Provide technical oversight and quality assurance

Requirements

• Proven experience in a team-leading geotechnical role (Principal/Associate/Director level)
• Strong commercial awareness and business development capability
• Chartered or working towards chartership
• Full UK driving licence
• Full right to work in the UK
• Must live in or near to Guildford area

If you're a Geotechnical Director looking to take the next step in South East England, this is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact within a dynamic consultancy.

If you are interested in this or other Ground Engineering/Remediation roles please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on . We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.