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Technical Director

£70k - £90k per annum
Full-time
Technical Director
Geotechnical Engineering
Crawley 70,000 – 90,000

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Technical Director to join a leading engineering consultancy in Crawley. This role is ideal for an experienced senior geotechnical professional looking to take on a strategic leadership position within a well–established and growing business.

The successful candidate will lead the technical delivery of major geotechnical projects across infrastructure, commercial, residential, and industrial sectors while supporting business growth, mentoring senior staff, and driving technical excellence across the consultancy.

This position offers a strong platform for an ambitious individual looking to influence business direction, manage key client relationships, and lead high–profile projects across the South East and wider UK.

The Role

  • Leading the technical delivery of complex geotechnical engineering projects
  • Providing expert advice on foundations, retaining structures, slope stability, and ground investigation strategies
  • Managing and reviewing geotechnical interpretative reports and design packages
  • Developing and maintaining key client relationships
  • Supporting business development, tenders, and framework opportunities
  • Mentoring and developing geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists
  • Working closely with multidisciplinary teams across large development and infrastructure schemes
  • Supporting the strategic growth of the geotechnical division

Requirements

  • Degree qualified in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology, or a related discipline
  • Chartered status (CEng or CGeol) essential
  • Extensive experience within geotechnical consultancy
  • Strong technical background in geotechnical design and ground engineering
  • Proven leadership and project management experience
  • Strong client–facing and business development skills

Benefits

  • Highly competitive salary and bonus package
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
  • Clear pathway into senior leadership and board–level influence
  • Opportunity to lead major and technically challenging projects across the UK

This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior geotechnical professional looking to join a forward–thinking consultancy where they can play a key role in shaping the future direction of the business while leading a highly respected technical team.

Vacancy posted 13 days ago
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