Description
We are seeking an Associate Director Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in Belfast. As an Associate Director, you will provide technical and operational leadership across a portfolio of complex geotechnical and multidisciplinary projects.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing technical and operational leadership across a portfolio of complex geotechnical and multidisciplinary projects, ensuring high-quality and commercially successful outcomes.
- Acting as a senior technical authority, leading the development and assurance of ground models, geotechnical assessments, design solutions, and technical deliverables.
- Directing and reviewing advanced geotechnical analysis and design for foundations, retaining structures, earthworks, slopes, tunnels, and other geotechnical assets.
- Managing project and portfolio performance, including programme, budget, resource planning, quality management, risk, and contractual requirements.
- Developing trusted relationships with key clients, understanding their strategic priorities, and identifying opportunities to expand services and secure future work.
- Leading bids and proposals, including developing technical approaches, delivery strategies, resource plans, and commercially competitive fee submissions.
- Providing leadership, line management, coaching, and technical mentorship to engineers and engineering geologists.
- Working closely with senior leaders to support team strategy, workload planning, recruitment, utilisation, and the continued growth of the geotechnical business.
- Building effective relationships across disciplines, sectors, and regions to develop integrated solutions and access the full capability of WSP for clients.
- Championing technical excellence, innovation, sustainability, health and safety, and the effective use of digital and 3D data throughout project delivery.
Requirements:
- A substantial technical background in geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, and ground risk management, with experience leading complex projects.
- Strong technical expertise in geotechnical interpretation, analysis, and design, with the ability to review, challenge, and approve high-quality technical outputs.
- Proven track record of leading projects and multidisciplinary teams while managing scope, programme, resources, commercial performance, quality, and risk.
- Strong commercial awareness, with experience preparing proposals, managing project finances, and contributing to new business development.
- Excellent client and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to act as a senior representative of WSP.
- Experience providing technical and managerial leadership to teams, including mentoring, coaching, workload management, and supporting colleague development.
- Ability to identify market opportunities, support strategic planning, and contribute to the growth and direction of a successful geotechnical business.
- Collaborative and influential leadership style, with the ability to work effectively across disciplines, locations, and sectors.
- Chartered status with a relevant professional institution, such as the ICE or Geological Society, or an equivalent recognised professional qualification.