You will be directly responsible to the Technical Development Director working withing the Hydrogeology/Geology Department.

Work carried out by the department:

Hydrogeological site investigation and risk assessment
Assessment of contamination.
Design of drainage schemes.
Aquifer and surface water protection.
Surface water and groundwater monitoring.
Water resource assessment and development.
Geological, engineering geological and geomorphological mapping.
Flood risk assessment.

Key accountabilities
To be responsible for the technical quality and the development of the above service. To provide direction and support to consultants in the management and undertaking of the above service.
The position of Technical Director is a recognition of the experience and technical expertise of the consultant.
As a key member of the company,  you will be expected to play a proactive role in company performance and management and development of new business opportunities for strategic growth and development of the company.
To represent the company at business events and promote the company’s services and interests.  Attendance at Technical Directors’ meetings.
To provide technical input to the Hydrogeology/Geology department through assessment of risks and liabilities associated with contaminated land for a variety of purposes including pre-acquisition due diligence and insurance, assessment of contamination in soil, groundwater and surface water and carry out groundwater risk assessments prior to the development of landfill sites and mineral extractions.
Authorisation of purchase requisitions for stock or equipment required for the department. To carry out quality procedures in accordance with the quality system.
Liaise with clients and regulatory authorities during projects
Control the quality, progress and costs of projects.
Preparation of letters, reports or other written work as required by the Company. Oversee workload for the Hydrogeology/Geology department.
Line management responsibilities to include timely completion of review meetings, annual appraisals, support in completion of individual CPD records, provide training , direction and support to the department as necessary, authorisation of annual leave and salary reviews for staff.
Assess the risks and liabilities associated with environmental contamination for a variety of purposes including pre-acquisition due diligence and insurance
Timely preparation of invoices to clients and chasing settlement when appropriate.
Proofing responsibilities in compliance with the QA system as appropriate.
Responsibility for the HR recruitment plan for staff and to play a proactive part in the recruitment and selection of staff in liaison with the personnel department and the Finance Manager.
Weekly check of timesheets for departmental staff.
To undertake responsibility for project performance and control including research and development work. To work as necessary as part of project teams.
To undertake a range of duties arising out of the overall workload of the Company.

Job purpose
To provide support to the department and other departments within the company and to undertake responsibility for specific project performance and control including project procurement.

Technical Director and line management responsibilities

Skills, knowledge and experience:
Minimum BSc qualification or equivalent .                             MSc qualification in relevant subject desirable - BSc or MSc qualification in Geology is essential.
Previous experience in a similar role.
Previous experience of working with Quality Management Systems.
Chartered Geologist would be desirable.
Computer skills in Word, Excel, and geological and hydrogeological models are essential.
Commitment to high standards.
Highly motivated.
Good administrative and organisational skills.
Ability to prioritise workloads.
Driving licence.
Experience of Project management, budgeting & financial control is essential                  

High standards of written work  with excellent people skills.
Line management ability.
Leadership and team building skills.
Good communication skills.
Time management.
Confident in dealing with clients.

Health and Safety

All Technical Heads are responsible for all aspects of environment, health and safety in the areas for which they are responsible. This includes ensuring that:

Staff have been provided with adequate information instruction and training so that they are competent to discharge their duties in a safe and healthy manner
staff are adequately supervised where necessary to ensure safe operation.
There are properly defined systems of working that have been drawn up based on a risk assessment and that the resultant systems of work are wherever practicable documented.
All plant and equipment is maintained in a safe condition and that it is subject to periodic inspection.
Adequate welfare arrangements are provided.
Regular safety inspections are carried out within their areas of responsibility.
All accidents are recorded and where appropriate investigated in order to identify the root cause
there are adequate emergency procedures in place for their area of responsibility.