Reference
SD234
Sector
Civil & Structural Engineering, Geotechnical
Salary
Competitive
Town/City
London
Contract Type
Permanent
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We are working on behalf of a world-renowned forensic, science, engineering, and expert witness consultancy. With over 950 consultants operating across 90+ disciplines and more than 30 offices globally, our client is trusted by legal firms, corporations, insurers, and government bodies to deliver clarity on complex technical matters. Their reputation is built on deep subject-matter expertise, scientific integrity, and a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to problem-solving. As a leading recruitment partner in specialist technical appointments, we are excited to support the growth of their UK operations with this pivotal senior-level appointment.
In this role, the successful candidate will be instrumental in driving forward the firm's civil and geotechnical engineering practice. Key responsibilities include identifying and securing new business opportunities, providing expert witness services, and offering high-level consulting to clients across a range of sectors. You will lead project delivery, mentor and develop technical staff, and act as a thought leader in your discipline. This is a senior role that combines strategic vision, business development, and deep technical delivery.
Key Qualifications and Experience:
- M.S. or Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (required)
- Extensive civil and/or geotechnical engineering consulting experience
- Chartered Engineer or currently Licensed Professional Engineer (required)
- Proven success in business development, including an established professional network
- Demonstrated ability to win and deliver work that sustains and grows a team of full-time consultants
- Experience providing expert witness services or strategic advisory on high-stakes technical matters
- Strong leadership skills, including experience managing and mentoring high-performing technical staff
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a track record of delivering technical papers and presentations
- Ability to manage project budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams effectively
This opportunity offers a highly competitive compensation package, the ability to shape and grow a practice within a prestigious global firm, and work on intellectually challenging, high-profile projects. You'll be surrounded by world-class experts and have access to international resources, while influencing the trajectory of the firm’s UK-based consulting services. If you’re a technically excellent and commercially driven civil or geotechnical engineer ready to make a significant impact, we’d love to hear from you.
