Geotechnical Director - Reading - £75,000-£80,000Would you like to step into a leadership role where you can genuinely shape a growing geotechnical team and influence the direction of projects from concept through to delivery?An established multidisciplinary consultancy in Reading is looking to appoint a Geotechnical Director to lead technical delivery, drive business development, and oversee contractor procurement across a varied project portfolio.This role offers a strong mix of leadership, hands-on engineering, and commercial responsibility, with projects spanning residential developments, rail infrastructure, and sustainability-focused schemes.The Role As Geotechnical Director, you will:Lead and grow the geotechnical division, setting technical standards and mentoring junior staffTake ownership of business development, building relationships with new and existing clientsOversee geotechnical design, including foundation solutions, ground improvement, and earthworksManage procurement and coordination of ground investigation and specialist contractorsWork closely with multidisciplinary teams on residential and rail projectsSupport and contribute to sustainability-led design approaches and low-carbon solutionsPlay a key role in strategic planning and direction of the businessRequirementsStrong background in geotechnical engineering or engineering geologyProven experience in a senior or leadership roleTrack record in business development and winning workSolid technical design