Our client, a growing multi-disciplinary consultancy serving the rail, infrastructure and construction sectors, is seeking a Geotechnical Associate for a permanent position. This is a founding leadership opportunity to develop a geotechnical design capability across Rail, Defence, Highways, Airports, Ports and Buildings, while contributing to technical delivery, client relationships, team development and business growth.Key Responsibilities:Lead and contribute to geotechnical and ground engineering design across relevant infrastructure sectorsProvide technical authority on slope stability, earthworks, foundation design, retaining structures and ground improvementReview and approve geotechnical interpretive reports, factual reports and design deliverablesDevelop internal geotechnical design standards, processes and templates in line with quality and delivery requirementsMaintain knowledge of Eurocodes, UK geotechnical standards and sector-specific requirements, including Network Rail and National Highways standardsManage subcontractors delivering site investigations, including scope preparation, procurement, supervision and quality controlInterpret borehole logs, trial pit logs, laboratory test results and in-situ testing dataBuild client relationships, support tenders and bids, identify new opportunities and contribute to business development activityDevelop and mentor geotechnical engineers while collaborating with civils, MandE, structures and survey teamsManage project ..... full job details .....