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Geotechnical Director New

Job reference

204606_1773758609

Company Name

Penguin Recruitment

Salary

£70000 - £90000 per annum

Location

Bristol

Industry sector

Engineering

Job type

Permanent | Full Time

Job start date

ASAP

Posted date

17/03/2026

Closing date

07/04/2026

Geotechnical Director

Location: Bristol

Salary: £70,000 - £90,000

An ambitious and growing consultancy is seeking a Geotechnical Director to drive the expansion of their geotechnical and geoenvironmental services across the South West. This is a key strategic hire for a commercially focused individual who can win work, build strong client relationships, and play a leading role in the growth of the business.

* Competitive salary with attractive bonus structure

* Clear pathway to equity or profit share

* Flexible and hybrid working

* Private healthcare and enhanced pension

* Opportunity to lead and grow a regional service offering

* Autonomy to shape your role and influence business direction

You will have the autonomy to shape the regional offering, develop new revenue streams, and support the delivery of high-quality ground engineering solutions across sectors including infrastructure, residential, commercial, and renewables.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead business development across geotechnical and geoenvironmental disciplines

* Identify, pursue, and secure new project opportunities

* Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact

* Support and oversee project delivery, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction

* Contribute to regional growth strategy and team development

* Work collaboratively with other disciplines to maximise cross-selling opportunities

Requirements

* Strong background in geotechnical and/or geoenvironmental engineering

* Proven track record of winning work and generating revenue

* Established network of industry contacts

* Commercially driven with a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset

* Chartered (CEng) or equivalent preferred

* Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional looking to step into a director-level role with real influence, ownership, and the ability to drive growth within a talented consultancy.