Geotechnical Engineer

Vickerstock; Belfast; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing design consultancy in Belfast is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to provide expert support on various ground engineering projects, including water infrastructure and civil works. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Civil Engineering and has at least one year of relevant experience. This role offers opportunities for professional development and engagement with diverse projects, alongside a competitive salary.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1-year post graduate experience working within the design of ground engineering projects.
• Commitment to career development and pursuing CEng status with the ICE or similar.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert support on water & wastewater, civil infrastructure, and temporary works schemes.
• Work on ground engineering schemes including deep basements, retaining walls, and embankment design.

Skills

Design of ground engineering projects

Slope stability analysis

Load bearing piles

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Geotechnical Engineer | Belfast

Vickerstock are delighted to be working with a young, ambitious design consultancy to support in the recruitment of a Geotechnical Engineer. Founded in 2021 as a specialist water & infrastructure business, this company has undertaken a period of rapid, but sustainable growth, developing their service offering to reflect the needs of their clients. Alongside their core offering they are now able to provide Structural Engineering (both buildings and heavy civils) and Geotechnical Engineering through the appointments of highly experienced, industry experts.

Your new role as a Geotechnical Engineer

You will work alongside the newly appointed Associate Director for Geotechnical Engineering, you will provide expert support on a range of built environment projects including water & wastewater, civil infrastructure and temporary works schemes. You will have the opportunity to work on a range of ground engineering schemes including slope stability analysis, deep basements, load bearing piles, retaining walls and embankment design.

What you will need to succeed as a Geotechnical Engineer

• A degree in Civil Engineering;
• A minimum of 1-year post graduate experience working within the design of ground engineering projects with either a consultancy or piling contractor
• Commitment to career development and pursuing CEng status with the ICE or similar

What's in it for you?

This is an opportunity to join a growing business at an early stage of their trajectory and play a key role in the ongoing success. Due to the nature of the business, you will have the chance to work on a wide range of projects and enhance your expertise across projects of all size and scale. You will be offered a competitive salary in line with your experience.

For a confidential discussion on this, or any other vacancy in the Civil or Structural Engineering sector contact Brian Mitchell at Vickerstock Recruitment