Job Description

Tetra Tech RPS is seeking a high-caliber Director to lead our Geo-environmental Team and spearhead the growth of our ground engineering business in the UK. This is a strategic, influential appointment following the 2023 merger of RPS and Tetra Tech—a global powerhouse with 30,000 employees.

You will be tasked with guiding a team of 15 specialists across England and Wales into new markets and service offerings. This role is a “player-leader” position, requiring a blend of top-tier technical expertise in geo-environmental engineering, a sharp commercial mind for business development, and the leadership gravitas to mentor the next generation of associates and principals.

Key Accountability Pillars

1. Strategic Business Development

You will drive growth by identifying emerging markets and innovating service offerings.

Proactive Engagement: Identify new clients and build strategic partnerships.
Collaboration: Work across the wider Tetra Tech group to cross-sell services in water, infrastructure, and clean energy.
Balanced Delivery: Maintain a 50% billable target, leading from the front on high-profile projects.

2. Leadership & Team Management

You will oversee a 15-person multi-disciplinary team with 4 direct reports (Associates and Principals).

Performance Culture: Lead professional development and performance management to ensure technical excellence.
Strategic Oversight: Align team structure with long-term business goals and project requirements across England and Wales.

3. Client & Financial Stewardship

Reporting to the Operational Director, you will hold full P&L accountability for your business unit.

Relationship Management: Act as a senior advisor for key accounts, ensuring high-quality delivery across complex multi-disciplinary projects.
Financial Oversight: Manage revenue, profit targets, cash flow, and team utilization metrics.

Your Toolkit for Success

Experience: Substantial senior-level experience in Geo-environmental Engineering and Ground Engineering.
Commercial Acumen: Proven track record in business development and launching innovative service offerings.
Quality & Compliance: Expert knowledge of UK regulatory standards and internal Quality Assurance (QA) processes.
Technical Depth: Ability to oversee complex site investigations, risk assessments, and remediation strategies.

Industry Context & Technical Scope

As Director, you will oversee the delivery of critical ground engineering services that enable safe and sustainable development:

Contaminated Land Assessment: Leading the investigation of brownfield sites to identify chemical risks.
Geotechnical Design: Advising on foundation solutions and earthworks for major infrastructure.
Environmental Compliance: Ensuring projects meet stringent UK environmental legislation and net-zero targets.

Why Tetra Tech RPS?

Global Reach, Local Depth: Access to 550 offices worldwide while maintaining a deep-rooted presence in London, Bristol, or Birmingham.
Flexible Working: Collaborative hybrid working arrangements tailored to your performance and wellbeing.
Total Reward: A competitive salary and benefits package designed for senior-level impact.
Inclusion: A committed Disability Confident employer making reasonable adjustments to support all candidates.

Workforce Representation (UK Engineering Sector)

Tetra Tech RPS is dedicated to closing the diversity gap in the environmental and engineering sectors.

Demographic Group	UK Engineering Professional Avg.	Industry Target
Women	16.5%	Active focus on female leadership in STEM and Director-level roles.
Ethnic Minorities	12%	Increasing representation through inclusive recruitment and the Equality Act 2010 frameworks.
Neurodiversity	~10%	Embracing cognitive diversity as a driver for the innovation required in this role.

Note: Data based on EngineeringUK 2024 reports.

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