Advisory Board

We are proud to introduce the Geotech Advisory Group , a panel of thought leaders, contractors, and industry experts from across the UK. Comprising influential figures from across the sector, the advisory group brings together diverse expertise and first-hand experience to guide the direction of the Geotech event.

Their collective knowledge spans multiple disciplines, ensuring that the event’s agenda remains at the forefront of geotechnical innovation. By identifying key challenges, emerging trends, and breakthrough technologies, the advisory group plays a pivotal role in shaping the discussions, content, and themes that will drive meaningful progress across the industry.

Associate
Arup
Associate technical director
Geotechnical Observations
Technical director & digital imagery consultant
CGL
Ground engineering technical manager
VolkerWessles
Associate specialist director
TonyGee
Senior stakeholder manager
AtkinsRealis
Chief geo-digital engineer
Jacobs
Advisor
AGS I&M Group
Head of geotechnical engineering
Balfour Beatty
Director and founder
Digital Geotechnical
Head of marketing
Sencieve

Speakers

The GeoTech event brings together an influential lineup of sector leaders, experts and innovators, all dedicated to advancing technology and best practices in geotechnical engineering.

Through insightful discussions, real-world case studies and groundbreaking ideas, our speakers will showcase the cutting-edge solutions shaping the future of the industry.

Representing a diverse range of expertise—including contractors, consultants, and leading infrastructure clients—our speakers will share their knowledge on the latest advancements in technology, automation, and smart engineering. Their insights will focus on enhancing efficiency, productivity, and sustainability across the sector.

Attendees will gain invaluable perspectives on the challenges and opportunities in geotechnical engineering, with practical solutions and forward-thinking strategies to apply to their businesses and projects.

Whether you're looking to improve decision-making, drive innovation, or optimise project outcomes, GeoTech’s expert speakers will provide the inspiration and knowledge to help you stay ahead in this rapidly evolving field.

If you are interested in joining the speaker line up please contact Lydia.Katsipi@emap.com.

Chief Engineer Tunnelling
Jacobs
Associate Director
Buro Happold
Geotechnical Manager
Balfour Beatty VINCI
Senior Geotechnical Advisor
National Highways
Chair, Engineering Group - Geological Society
Associate Director, Arup
Executive Director
Bachy Soletanche
Digital Construction Director
Kier
Lead Geotechnical Engineer
BP
Principal Engineer (Geotechnics)
Network Rail
Discipline Director
MHB Consultants
Geotechnical Engineering Team Manager
National Highways
Instrumentation & Monitoring Manager (Geotechnical)
Balfour Beatty Vinci
Digital Experience Lead EMEA
GHD
Engineering Director
Galliford Try
Chief Geotechnical Engineer
Roger Bullivant
Advisor
AGS I&M Group
Principal Route Engineer (Geotech)
Network Rail
Technical Project Director
Strabag
Principal Geotechnical Engineer
WSP
Managing director
Skelair
Director and founder
Digital Geotechnical
Technical Director of Instrumentation & Monitoring
Arcadis
Instrumentation and Monitoring Manager
Balfour Beatty Vinci
Digital Construction Lead
Balfour Beatty
Technical Engineering Director – Transportation: Tunnelling & Underground Structures
Aecom
Geo-Environmental Engineering Leader
Laing O'Rourke
Geotechnical Director
Mott MacDonald
Senior Asset Engineer (Geotechnics)
Network Rail
BIM Co-ordinator
Cementation Skanska
Head of marketing
Sencieve
Network Technical Head of Geotechnics
Network Rail
Managing Director
Wentworth House Partnership
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
AtkinsRéalis