Based in Durham or Leeds, UK
About Sirius
Building on over twenty years of experience, The Sirius Group has grown into a national provider of integrated construction enabling and engineering services, working across residential, commercial, industrial, infrastructure, renewable energy, waste and mineral sectors.
With our employee-owned foundation and industry-leading expertise, Sirius is primed for continued growth and success. We are proud of the relationships we have built with our clients, and we remain committed to helping them navigate even the most complex development challenges.
Sirius Geotechnical works as both a standalone consultancy as well as an integrated part of our contracting teams. Our expertise ensures development risks are managed effectively and compliantly, giving clients peace of mind.
Job Details
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Geotechnical Technical Director/Associate to join our geoenvironmental consultancy team based in Durham or Leeds. This is a senior leadership role requiring both advanced technical expertise and the ability to guide, develop, and grow a high-performing team.
You will have a strong track record in geotechnical design, project delivery, and technical leadership, with a minimum of 10 years’ post-graduate experience in geotechnical and/or geoenvironmental consultancy.
★ To be successful in your application you must demonstrate:
- A strong academic background in a relevant discipline (e.g. Engineering Geology, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or similar).
- Chartered status with a relevant professional body (e.g. ICE, Geological Society).
- Hold RoGEP (UK Registered Ground Engineering Advisor) accreditation or eligibility to obtain.
- Working knowledge of CDM Regulations.
- Detailed knowledge of UK geology, including principal soil and rock strata, and the ability to log in accordance with:
- BS EN ISO 14688-1 & 2:2018
- BS EN ISO 14689:2018
- BS 5930:2015+A1:2020
- Comprehensive understanding of UK standards, Eurocodes (particularly EC7), and relevant geotechnical guidance and legislation (e.g. CIRIA, NHBC).
- Extensive experience in:
- Shallow and deep foundation design
- Settlement analysis and ground movement assessment
- Slope stability assessment and retaining structure design
- Earthworks design and specification (including Highways Specification Series 600 & 800)
- Working platform design (e.g. BRE guidance)
- Strong understanding of soil and rock mechanics and their practical application.
- Experience in ground improvement techniques and feasibility assessments.
- Experience in coal mining risk assessment, remediation and liaison with the Mining Remediation Authority.
- Experience in contaminated land risk assessment and integration with geotechnical design desirable.
- Ability to undertake and review advanced numerical modelling (desirable but preferred at Director level).
- Experience using industry-standard geotechnical software such as:
- PLAXIS (2D/3D)
- Settle3D
- SLOPE/W or equivalent
- Experience of geotechnical input to major earthworks, ground stabilisation projects and infrastructure projects, particularly highways schemes (e.g. CD622, CD225) is desirable.
★ Conditions of Employment
- Full-time position based in our Durham or Leeds office / hybrid working considered / site visits as required.
- 35 hours per week.
- 24 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays with the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days.
- 3 Months’ Notice Period.
- 5% Employers pension contribution, and 3% Employee Salary Sacrifice.
- Must have a full, clean driving licence.
- Mileage rates to be paid inline with HMRC fuel rates.
- Company Car or Allowance on Band C
- Salary negotiable, dependent on experience.
- After 3 months continuous service, you will receive private healthcare for you and your immediate family.
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members.
- Plus various employee benefits.
★ How to Apply
For more information or to apply please email your CV and letter of application to: john.morton@thesiriusgroup.com.
We look forward to hearing from you.
The Sirius Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.