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Associate Director of Geotechnical Engineering / Engineering Geology - UK Wide

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., Bristol

Associate Director of Geotechnical Engineering / Engineering Geology - UK Wide

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Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., Bristol

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

, 14 Dec | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 8e97128a69f545cfb44728b08dedc5a6

Full Job Description

  • 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 similar
  • Chartered status with the Institution of Civil Engineers, The Geological Society or equivalent
  • Strong technical domain knowledge within the ground engineering market
  • Experience of managing a significant pool of resources
  • Ability to progress and manage schemes from inception to design completion
  • Industry recognised Ground Engineering professional with a wide network of contacts with Contractors, design houses, key clients and academic institutions working in the ground engineering field
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to utilise these skills as part of large multi-disciplinary teams
  • Experience of business development, project delivery, resource management and operations
  • Experience of critiquing and quality assuring technical documentation
  • Experience interfacing directly with clients and building lasting relationships with them
  • Commitment to professional and personal development

    At 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., 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., 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.

    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.

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