Geotechnical Director - Reading - £75,000-£80,000

Would you like to step into a leadership role where you can genuinely shape a growing geotechnical team and influence the direction of projects from concept through to delivery?

An established multidisciplinary consultancy in Reading is looking to appoint a Geotechnical Director to lead technical delivery, drive business development, and oversee contractor procurement across a varied project portfolio.

This role offers a strong mix of leadership, hands-on engineering, and commercial responsibility, with projects spanning residential developments, rail infrastructure, and sustainability-focused schemes.

The Role As Geotechnical Director, you will:

• Lead and grow the geotechnical division, setting technical standards and mentoring junior staff
• Take ownership of business development, building relationships with new and existing clients
• Oversee geotechnical design, including foundation solutions, ground improvement, and earthworks
• Manage procurement and coordination of ground investigation and specialist contractors
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams on residential and rail projects
• Support and contribute to sustainability-led design approaches and low-carbon solutions
• Play a key role in strategic planning and direction of the business

Requirements

• Strong background in geotechnical engineering or engineering geology
• Proven experience in a senior or leadership role
• Track record in business development and winning work
• Solid technical design experience across residential and/or rail projects
• Experience managing contractors and overseeing site operations
• Chartered status (or working towards) preferred

What's on Offer

• Salary between £75,000-£80,000
• Opportunity to step into a director-level position with real influence
• A diverse project portfolio including infrastructure and sustainability-led work
• Clear progression and autonomy within a growing consultancy
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

If you're looking for a role where you can combine technical expertise, leadership, and commercial impact, this could be a strong next step.