Location
Bristol
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
10/06/2026
Closing date
01/07/2026
Geotechnical Associate Director - Bristol
Ref: BY208728
Salary: £70,000 - £78,000
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Geotechnical Associate Director to join a growing, independent multidisciplinary environmental consultancy with an excellent reputation for delivering innovative, practical and cost-effective solutions across infrastructure, residential, commercial and renewable energy projects throughout the UK.
Based in near Bristol, this Geotechnical Associate Director position offers the chance to lead and develop a successful geo-environmental and geotechnical team while playing a key role in business growth and client development.
The Role
As Geotechnical Associate Director, you will:
* Lead and manage geotechnical and geo-environmental projects from inception to completion.
* Provide technical oversight across ground investigations, contamination assessments, geotechnical design and remediation schemes.
* Mentor and develop engineers and consultants within the team.
* Build and maintain strong client relationships.
* Support business development, fee proposals, tenders and project delivery.
* Collaborate with specialists across environmental, planning and engineering disciplines.
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary (£70,000 - £78,000) and benefits package.
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
* Leadership opportunity within a highly respected consultancy.
* Career progression and influence over team growth.
* Supportive, collaborative culture focused on professional development and wellbeing.
Requirements
To be considered for this Geotechnical Associate Director role, you will have:
* Significant experience in geotechnical and geo-environmental consultancy.
* Chartered status or working towards chartership.
* Strong project management and team leadership experience.
* Commercial awareness and business development capability.
* A full UK driving licence.
* Full right to work in the UK.
* The ability to work from and live within a commutable distance of the Bristol office.
If you're an experienced Geotechnical Associate Director looking for your next leadership challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.