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Director of Technology - Geotechnical Engineering
đź“Ť Location: Davidson, North Carolina (Hybrid / Office-Based)
🏗 Sector: Geotechnical Engineering & Ground Improvement
A market‑leading geotechnical engineering and ground improvement business is seeking a Director of Technology to lead innovation, research, and advanced engineering development across its technical portfolio.
This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving the future of ground improvement technologies, overseeing R&D initiatives, and embedding advanced engineering approaches into design and construction practices. The role sits at leadership level and partners closely with Engineering, Operations, and Commercial teams to support growth, technical excellence, and delivery of complex projects.
- Provide strategic leadership for geotechnical technologies, design methodologies, and engineering practices
- Act as a technical authority and thought leader in ground improvement and geotechnical engineering
- Lead the development, validation, and implementation of new and existing ground improvement technologies and construction methods
- Oversee technical quality, consistency, and compliance across engineering design and field execution
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, and commercial stakeholders on complex projects, proposals, and client solutions
- Drive research, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on performance, constructability, and efficiency
- Mentor and develop engineering and technical teams, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability
- Represent the organisation in client meetings, technical forums, and professional or industry associations
- Stay current with evolving codes, standards, digital tools, and emerging technologies in geotechnical engineering
- 10 years of experience in geotechnical engineering and/or geotechnical construction
- 5 years in a technical leadership role, managing engineers or specialist teams
- Strong technical background in:
- Ground improvement systems
- Foundation engineering
- Geotechnical design and construction methods
- Proven ability to translate advanced technical concepts into practical, buildable solutions
- Demonstrated experience working across engineering, operations, and commercial functions
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and act as a trusted technical advisor
- Experience developing value‑added engineering solutions, systems, or specifications
- Comfortable operating within a matrixed organisation
- Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Experience with digital engineering tools, numerical modelling, and experimental or test‑based work
- Willingness to travel approximately 10-15%
- Master's degree in Civil Engineering,Geotechnical Engineering, or related field (required)
- Preference for advanced expertise in geotechnics, numerical modelling, or applied analysis
- PhD strongly preferred
- Professional Engineer (PE) licence beneficial but not essential