Technical Director (Geotechnical Engineering)

Company: Novo
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this senior role you will lead and oversee the South East UK geotechnical team within a premier consultancy, shaping project delivery and client relationships. You will drive growth by winning work, while mentoring engineers and guiding strategic direction toward high-quality, stable geotechnical projects. This is an opportunity to progress toward Directorship in a respected firm with a strong UK presence. You will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to uphold technical excellence and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

  • oversee and lead the South East geotechnical team
  • manage geotechnical projects from inception through delivery
  • drive business development, bid for and secure new work
  • operate at Associate or Technical Director level and contribute to strategic direction
  • support development into Directorship and mentor engineers

Key requirements

  • Chartered engineer in a geo-technical or geo-environmental field
  • significant UK geotechnical consultancy experience
  • experience managing teams and projects
  • proven track record in bidding for and winning work
  • currently operating at Associate or Technical Director level in geotechnical consultancy
  • leadership
  • stakeholder management
  • strong communication
  • geo-technical engineering
  • project leadership and delivery
  • business development / bid management

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Posted: October 1st, 2026