Head of Geotechnical
Company Overview
Superstructures, part of the Zenon Group, operates within a global network of companies delivering consultancy, contracting, and specialist engineering services across the UK, Europe, and North America. Through collaboration across the Group, Superstructures provides integrated engineering solutions to clients across a wide range of sectors.
As our UK consultancy business continues to grow, we are developing our Geotechnical and Environmental Services division, encompassing ground investigations, contaminated land assessments, flood risk assessments, and drainage strategies. We are seeking an experienced professional to lead the development of this division, combining technical expertise with commercial acumen, team leadership, and strategic business development.
Superstructures is committed to providing its employees with the opportunity to shape their own careers. We offer the support, resources, and flexibility to develop professionally, take ownership of new opportunities, and contribute directly to the growth and success of the business. This role offers the opportunity to establish and lead a growing service offering, build a high-performing team, develop lasting client relationships, and play a key role in the future direction of Superstructures’ consultancy business.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Technical Leadership: Lead the delivery and development of geotechnical and environmental services, including ground investigations, contaminated land assessments, Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs), and drainage strategies.
Systems & Processes: Establish and maintain technical report templates, standard operating procedures, workflows, health and safety documentation, and quality assurance systems to ensure consistent and efficient project delivery.
Project & Quality Management: Oversee projects from initial scoping and fee proposals through to delivery and final reporting, ensuring technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, client satisfaction, and commercial performance.
Business Development: Identify and secure new business opportunities through existing Superstructures and Zenon Group relationships, as well as developing new client relationships and repeat business.
Commercial Management: Prepare fee proposals and tenders, manage project budgets and resource allocation, monitor utilisation and profitability, and contribute to the division’s financial performance and growth strategy.
Supply Chain Management: Establish and maintain relationships with drilling contractors, accredited laboratories, plant hire providers, and specialist subcontractors to support safe, reliable, and cost-effective project delivery.
Team Leadership & Recruitment: Recruit, onboard, mentor, and develop technical staff, building a capable team with clear responsibilities, effective delegation, and increasing autonomy in project delivery.
Operational Development: Implement appropriate technical software, digital systems, and operational procedures while continually improving efficiency, delivery capacity, and service quality.
Strategic Leadership: Take overall responsibility for the division’s development, progressively transitioning from hands-on technical delivery towards business leadership, strategic planning, and management of the wider team.
Performance & Continuous Improvement: Monitor technical quality, client satisfaction, project delivery, business opportunities, and financial performance, using regular reviews to identify improvements and support sustainable growth.