Director - Ground Engineering

RPS; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Director for Ground Engineering to lead growth and manage teams across England and Wales. The ideal candidate will be responsible for financial performance, client relationships, and business development. Strong geo-environmental engineering experience and leadership skills are essential. Flexible working options are available.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Inclusive workplace

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong geo‑environmental and geotechnical engineering experience is essential.
• Relevant qualifications in leadership or chartership are beneficial but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Deliver financial performance in accordance with the Annual Business Plan.
• Drive growth and retention of key client accounts.
• Provide strong leadership to a team of 15+.

Skills

Geo-environmental engineering experience

Financial management

Client relationship management

Leadership

Quality assurance standards

Business development

Education

Relevant chartership

IOSH qualification

Job description

Director - Ground Engineering at RPS

Role Purpose

We are looking to appoint a Director to help lead growth for our UK Ground Engineering and Environmental Compliance team and manage well-established teams in England and Wales. The role combines duties such as maximizing financial performance, quality assurance, client satisfaction, and team leadership. The postholder will play a pivotal role in business development, guiding the unit into new markets and service offerings.

What Can Be Achieved In This Role

• Deliver financial performance in line with the Annual Business Plan, achieving revenue and profit margin targets and improving growth metrics.
• Drive growth and retention of key client accounts and develop new business opportunities.
• Recruit and launch innovative and profitable service offerings.
• Provide strong leadership to a 15+ person team, delivering for clients and fostering development opportunities for colleagues.

Relevant facts & figures

• Lead a team of 15+ people, including up to 4 direct reports.
• Work alongside five other directors supporting functions within the team.
• Responsible for geoenvironmental services across England and Wales.
• Spend over 50% of time on billable project work.

Core Capabilities - Key Areas of Skill, Responsibility, & Competency

• Financial Management: Hold accountability for financial performance, oversee project-level financials, and shape Business Plan objectives.
• Leadership & Management: Lead a 15‑person geo‑environmental team, oversee team structure, performance management, and professional development.
• Client Relationship Management: Maintain strategic oversight of existing key accounts, secure new clients, and coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Maintaining Quality Assurance Standards: Ensure compliance with internal QA processes and external regulatory standards; champion quality culture.
• Business Development: Identify new clients and markets, develop service offerings, and lead innovation initiatives.

BENEFICIAL Training, Qualifications, Or Equivalent Work Experience

• Strong geo‑environmental and geotechnical engineering experience.
• Relevant chartership, IOSH, or leadership qualifications helpful but not essential.

Inclusive Workplace Statement

RPS Tetra Tech is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment across all areas of our organisation. We recognise that a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives contributes to a more dynamic, innovative, and supportive workplace where every individual is empowered to share their ideas and contribute meaningfully. We are dedicated to building a culture of respect and equity, where people are valued regardless of… (strictly comply with the Equality Act 2010) and we will make reasonable adjustments where needed.

Flexibility

Flexible and part‑time working options are available in this role, with working patterns agreed collaboratively to support individual wellbeing and optimal performance.

Please note that we are not accepting speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on our preferred supplier list.