Head – Geotechnical Engineering

Company Description

Assystem provides engineering, project management and digital services to optimise the performance and safety of critical infrastructure throughout its lifecycle.

The company first came to India having acquired Stup Consultants Pvt Ltd in2021 andL&TIEL in2024. The company combines its globally recognised expertise in complex project management, with deep-rooted local experience cross full spectrum of infrastructure – from energy, transportation and urban development to water. Today,Assystem has a strong community of 1,500+ multidiscipline engineering experts connected across 8 offices in India.

The Assystem Group is one of the world’s leading independent nuclear engineering companies, ranked among the top three globally, with 60 years of experience in complex and highly regulated environments. With 8,000 experts across 13 countries, Assystem supports the development of low-carbon energy.

Reporting To : COO

TheHead – Geotechnical Engineering will lead and grow the geotechnical engineering capability within the organization. The role is responsible fortechnical leadership, project delivery, team development, and business growth across infrastructure, energy, and industrial projects.

This position will ensurerobust, safe, and cost-effective geotechnical solutions, aligned with international standards and best practices, while supporting multidisciplinary project execution.

1. Technical Leadership

• Lead geotechnical design activities including:
  • Site investigations and geotechnical interpretation
  • Foundation engineering (shallow & deep foundations)
  • Slope stability and retaining structures
  • Ground improvement techniques
  • Underground structures (tunnels, shafts)
• Provide expert guidance oncomplex soil-structure interaction problems
• Ensure compliance withinternational standards (Eurocode, BS, ASTM, IS codes, etc.)
• Establish and maintaindesign standards, methodologies, and QA/QC processes

2. Project Delivery

• Oversee geotechnical scope acrossmultidisciplinary engineering projects
• Ensure delivery withinschedule, budget, and quality requirements
• Lead technical reviews, design validations, and risk assessments
• Coordinate with civil, structural, and construction teams
• Support site teams during construction for geotechnical issues

3. Team Leadership & Development

• Build and manage ahigh-performing geotechnical team
• Mentor engineers and develop technical capabilities
• Drive recruitment, training, and succession planning
• Foster a culture ofinnovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement

4. Innovation & Digital Engineering

• Promote use ofadvanced geotechnical analysis tools (e.g., PLAXIS, GeoStudio, MIDAS)
• Encourage adoption ofBIM and digital engineering workflows
• Drive innovation insustainable geotechnical solutions and risk optimization

5. Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Ensure adherence tohealth, safety, and environmental standards
• Identify and mitigatetechnical and project risks
• Ensure proper documentation, approvals, and audit compliance
• Support internal quality and governance frameworks

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related discipline from a recognised institution

Experience

• 15–20+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering consultancy
• Proven experience in deliveringcomplex infrastructure or energy projects
• Experience managingmultidisciplinary teams and large-scale projects
• Exposure tointernational design standards and global projects preferred

Key Skills

• Advanced geotechnical analysis and design
• Soil-structure interaction expertise
• Project and team leadership
• Client engagement and commercial awareness
• Risk management and problem-solving
• Proficiency in geotechnical software tools

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.