Geotechnical Associate Director - Glasgow
Ref no. BHN582603
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Start date: ASAP
Job type: Permanent
Job status: Open
Job summary
My client, a large UK consultancy, is looking for an Associate Director from a background of Geotechnical design to join their team in either Glasgow or Perth. The role will have a primary focus on technical delivery.
Key skills required for this role
Geotechnical Design, Major Projects, Residential
Important
Geotechnical Design, Slope Stability, Director
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly rated professional team renowned for their quality, technical knowledge, and commercially focused solutions. As a team leader specialising in ground movement analysis, you will collaborate with structural engineers on a portfolio of major developments across the country.
You will work closely with colleagues to deliver integrated ground investigations, interpretative reports, and geotechnical design advice for a variety of projects, including tall towers, deep basements, retaining walls, ground improvement, and earthworks. Utilising both national and local resources, you'll be a key player in enhancing a resilient and technically strong national virtual team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design management for geotechnical aspects of projects, ensuring competence, effectiveness, budget adherence, and timely delivery
* Performing geotechnical analysis and data interpretation using FEM 2D and 3D
* Critically appraising sites based on available data to highlight key geotechnical design considerations
* Preparing interpretative geotechnical reports
* Undertaking tunnel and other third-party asset assessments
* Reporting to the National Service Line Lead for Geotechnics and Regional Director
* Sharing project work nationally and training/mentoring the national technical team as directed by the NSL UK lead
Job Requirements:
* Chartered Engineer, preferably with a degree in Structural or Civil Engineering and a Master's in Geotechnics
* Proficient in using PLAXIS 2D and 3D, PDISP, XDISP, WALLOP, and SETTLE 3D
* Sound understanding of geotechnical principles in structural design, particularly in central London projects
* Strong track record with projects in central London, including tall towers and deep basements
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Strong interpersonal skills, capable of building and developing relationships nationally
* Ability to work closely with structural engineers and respond to geotechnical queries
* Attention to detail and strong team-playing abilities
If you are a technically skilled individual with a strong background in geotechnical engineering, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team in Perth.
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