Associate Director Of Geotechnical Engineering/Engineering Geology

3 weeks ago


Bristol, United Kingdom Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. Full time

Associate Director of Geotechnical Engineering/Engineering Geology - UK WideAt Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
At Jacobs, we'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. With more than 55,000 people in 40+ countries, working at Jacobs offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.
People are Jacobs' greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.
In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.
Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Jacobs. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.
About The Opportunity Jacobs has developed one of the leading and longest-standing ground engineering consultancy capabilities in the UK, with over 400 geotechnical and tunnelling specialists delivering practical and innovative solutions to ground-related problems.
Jacobs are looking to expand this its Ground Engineering team in UK and Europe.
The role includes responsibility for leading teams and the delivery of projects, promoting strong group camaraderie and networking, maintaining staff retention, carefully managing technical risk, leveraging best technical practices, promoting quality, technology innovation, safe practice, staff development, and excellent technical delivery.
Our ground engineering team work on small to large globally significant scale projects and on a wide range of technical topics including, ground investigation support, earthwork design, slope stability, foundation and retaining wall design, numerical modelling, earthworks logistics and many more. Project work is of a Geotechnical and Geological nature and encompasses all projects stages from feasibility to detailed design to construction support. We support clients across a range of disciplines from energy to transportation to utilities.
The priorities of the role are likely to include:
Inspirational leadership and promotion of Jacobs Ground Engineering in the UK & Europe.Providing strong business and technical management.Ensuring that technical delivery on projects meets contract requirements and client expectations.Working with TGE and Jacobs senior leaders to develop and implement strategy.Managing key business metrics.Introducing new technologies and working methods to improve work winning and operational performance.Developing staff capabilities across the practice.Assisting creating and delivering a robust resource management plan to support the business plan targets for the sector.Supporting the sector in the delivery of key business development and operational activities.Providing leadership and direction in multi-disciplinary project teams.Proactive approach to career development.The candidate will have demonstrable experience in leading teams and work packages in the ground engineering sector either in the UK or abroad. Ideally this should cover a wide range of sectors with ground engineering experience in several or all the following areas: Energy, Nuclear, Highway, Rail, High Speed Rail, Flood, Aviation and Utilities.
Here's what you'll need
Degree qualified BSc, BEng, MEng, MSc or higher in civil engineering, engineering geology, geoscience or similarChartered status with the Institution of Civil Engineers, The Geological Society or equivalentStrong technical domain knowledge within the ground engineering marketExperience of managing a significant pool of resourcesAbility to progress and manage schemes from inception to design completionIndustry recognised Ground Engineering professional with a wide network of contacts with Contractors, design houses, key clients and academic institutions working in the ground engineering fieldExcellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to utilise these skills as part of large multi-disciplinary teamsExperience of business development, project delivery, resource management and operationsExperience of critiquing and quality assuring technical documentationExperience interfacing directly with clients and building lasting relationships with themCommitment to professional and personal developmentOur Culture Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. Find out more about life at Jacobs.
We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected, and if we are diverse, we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity – ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Vetnet, and Women's – find out more about our employee networks here.
Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team.

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