Team Leader (Geotechnics) – Frankfurt, Germany
Job Description
Team Leader (Geotechnics) – Frankfurt, Germany
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
Salary: Experience Dependent
About the Opportunity
An established engineering consultancy specialising in civil engineering and infrastructure is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to lead and develop its geotechnical department in Frankfurt.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong professional looking to combine complex engineering work with team leadership, project management and business development. You will oversee a multidisciplinary team operating across several locations, while helping to shape the department's future growth, technical capabilities and project portfolio.
The role offers a balance of hands-on geotechnical engineering, client engagement and strategic responsibility, with involvement in major infrastructure developments.
Your Responsibilities:
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
Salary: Experience Dependent
About the Opportunity
An established engineering consultancy specialising in civil engineering and infrastructure is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to lead and develop its geotechnical department in Frankfurt.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong professional looking to combine complex engineering work with team leadership, project management and business development. You will oversee a multidisciplinary team operating across several locations, while helping to shape the department's future growth, technical capabilities and project portfolio.
The role offers a balance of hands-on geotechnical engineering, client engagement and strategic responsibility, with involvement in major infrastructure developments.
Your Responsibilities:
- Provide technical and organisational leadership to the geotechnical engineering team, supporting its performance and professional development.
- Drive the growth of the department through workforce planning, resource allocation and the development of technical capabilities across multiple offices.
- Manage geotechnical projects from initial planning through to delivery, taking responsibility for budgets, schedules, resources and quality.
- Provide technical guidance on complex geotechnical challenges associated with major civil engineering and infrastructure schemes, including bridge developments.
- Prepare, review and approve geotechnical reports, ground investigation assessments and technical recommendations.
- Undertake and assess soil mechanics calculations, earth stability analyses and other advanced geotechnical engineering assessments.
- Advise clients and project stakeholders, developing practical, technically robust and commercially viable solutions.
- Support business development activities, identify new project opportunities and strengthen existing client relationships.
- Work closely with other engineering disciplines and associated business units to deliver integrated infrastructure solutions.
Job Requirement
Your Requirements:
PLEASE NOTE
You need to be living and eligible to work in Germany to be suitable for this position.
If you are interested in this position, please feel free to apply through this link or contact Fiona Cooper or Meike Tomlinson via LinkedIn or call The Resolute Group on 0044 (0) 1332 653 911.
If this role isn't right for you, please follow The Resolute Group on LinkedIn and view our website for all our latest opportunities.
All correspondence will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.
The Resolute Group is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all prospective professionals. No individual will be unjustly discriminated against. This includes but is not limited to, discrimination because of age, colour, nationality, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, and political beliefs.
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or a closely related discipline, ideally at Master's level or equivalent; a PhD would be advantageous.
- Several years of relevant experience in geotechnical engineering, including responsibility for managing and delivering projects independently.
- Previous experience in technical leadership or people management is desirable.
- Strong technical expertise in ground investigation, geotechnical reporting, soil stability calculations and geotechnical support during construction.
- Experience working on complex civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
- Commercial awareness and an interest in developing a technical department, expanding its capabilities and contributing to business growth.
- Full, valid Category B driving licence.
- Very good German language skills, equivalent to at least C1 level, both written and spoken.
PLEASE NOTE
You need to be living and eligible to work in Germany to be suitable for this position.
If you are interested in this position, please feel free to apply through this link or contact Fiona Cooper or Meike Tomlinson via LinkedIn or call The Resolute Group on 0044 (0) 1332 653 911.
If this role isn't right for you, please follow The Resolute Group on LinkedIn and view our website for all our latest opportunities.
All correspondence will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.
The Resolute Group is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all prospective professionals. No individual will be unjustly discriminated against. This includes but is not limited to, discrimination because of age, colour, nationality, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, and political beliefs.