Reporting To : COO
The
Head – Geotechnical Engineering
will lead and grow the geotechnical engineering capability within the organization. The role is responsible for
technical leadership, project delivery, team development, and business growth
across infrastructure, energy, and industrial projects.
This position will ensure
robust, safe, and cost-effective geotechnical solutions
, aligned with international standards and best practices, while supporting multidisciplinary project execution.
1. Technical Leadership
Lead geotechnical design activities including:
Site investigations and geotechnical interpretation
Foundation engineering (shallow & deep foundations)
Slope stability and retaining structures
Ground improvement techniques
Underground structures (tunnels, shafts)
Provide expert guidance on
complex soil-structure interaction problems
Ensure compliance with
international standards (Eurocode, BS, ASTM, IS codes, etc.)
Establish and maintain
design standards, methodologies, and QA/QC processes
2. Project Delivery
Oversee geotechnical scope across
multidisciplinary engineering projects
Ensure delivery within
schedule, budget, and quality requirements
Lead technical reviews, design validations, and risk assessments
Coordinate with civil, structural, and construction teams
Support site teams during construction for geotechnical issues
3. Team Leadership & Development
Build and manage a
high-performing geotechnical team
Mentor engineers and develop technical capabilities
Drive recruitment, training, and succession planning
Foster a culture of
innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
4. Innovation & Digital Engineering
Promote use of
advanced geotechnical analysis tools
(e.g., PLAXIS, GeoStudio, MIDAS)
Encourage adoption of
BIM and digital engineering workflows
Drive innovation in
sustainable geotechnical solutions and risk optimization
5. Governance, Risk & Compliance
Ensure adherence to
health, safety, and environmental standards
Identify and mitigate
technical and project risks
Ensure proper documentation, approvals, and audit compliance
Support internal quality and governance frameworks
Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related discipline from a recognised institution
Experience
15–20+ years of experience
in geotechnical engineering consultancy
Proven experience in delivering
complex infrastructure or energy projects
Experience managing
multidisciplinary teams and large-scale projects
Exposure to
international design standards and global projects
preferred
Key Skills
Advanced geotechnical analysis and design
Soil-structure interaction expertise
Project and team leadership
Client engagement and commercial awareness
Risk management and problem-solving
Proficiency in geotechnical software tools
We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.
