Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Job-:
Engineering

Location:

Dublin, Co. Dublin, Ireland;
Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland Posted:
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We are currently looking for a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to work in either our Dublin or Naas offices. This role is available on either a full-time or a part-time basis.

A little more about your role…The development of professional and technically competent reports and liaison with specialists and clients across a wide range of sectors , making use of efficient working practices to provide industry leading, best value services.

Producing compelling proposals to secure new business and project opportunities

Effectively managing and delivering project work with robust project financial management.

Assisting in the management of team resources and allocation of appropriate project resources.

Managing, motivating, mentoring and developing professional staff.

Providing support in all aspects of project delivery including client liaison, contractors and sub consultants, public and statutory body consultation, quality control and management of specialists.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…Technical expertise in geotechnical engineering with a demonstrable understanding of the underlying principles.

Consultancy experience with demonstrably good commercial awareness and relationships with clients & contractors Flexibility to adapt to projects of every size, from minor tasks to large programmes

Chartered professional qualification and significant post qualification experience

Experience in the delivery of geotechnical, engineering geology and other ground engineering projects, including preparing reports to a high technical level.

An understanding of client requirements and the ability to influence contract specifications.

Experience of being part of or leading delivery teams that are effective in delivering short to medium term projects from inception to construction.

Excellent report-writing and client liaison skills.

Proven previous experience of undertaking and managing:  desk studies; designing, procuring & supervising Ground Investigations (GIs); checking Ground Investigation Reports & Geotechnical Design Reports in accordance with the requirements of Eurocode 7 :
Part
1. Working knowledge of Eurocode 7 and ground investigation and construction contracts and specifications.

Familiarity and an ability to interrogate a wide range of geotechnical software for the design of civil engineering projects including deep and shallow foundations (including pile group analysis), embedded and gravity retaining walls, earthworks/slope stability and reinforced earthworks. The skills to check and critically evaluate the work done by others, be it drawings, calculations or reports, and have a proven track record of doing so.

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