Geotechnical Engineer

GPC - Global Professional Consultants; Cork; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension (3% employer contribution)

Annual performance bonus

Salary review

Travel allowance

Subsistence allowance

Fuel card

Paid professional membership fees

Professional development/training预算

Company vehicle

Job summary

GPC - Global Professional Consultants in Cork is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join a specialist geotechnical contractor with a strong presence in Cork. You will contribute to ground improvement and foundation projects across the Irish construction market within a skilled technical team.

The role offers exposure to a wide range of geotechnical project types, with opportunities to support design, planning and client liaison.

Qualifications

• 25 years post-graduate experience in geotechnical role.
• Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology or equivalent.
• Familiarity with Eurocode 7 and geotechnical design standards.
• Good time management, communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of geotechnical design projects, including ground improvement, foundation design, retaining structures and slope stability assessments.
• Support the preparation of technical and commercial proposals for clients under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Contribute to ground investigation planning, procurement and interpretation of results.
• Carry out geotechnical calculations and prepare technical reports and design drawings.
• Liaise with site staff, contractors and clients throughout project delivery.
• Assist in the day-to-day running of projects and contribute to the smooth operation of the Cork office.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Education

Geotechnical Engineering degree

Job description

Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Cork

Geotechnical Engineer with 25 years experience required to join a specialist geotechnical contractor with a significant presence in Cork. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Geotechnical Engineer to develop their career within a growing team, working on ground improvement and foundation projects across the Irish construction market. The successful candidate will be supported by an experienced technical team and will gain exposure to a wide variety of geotechnical project types.

Duties

• Assist in the delivery of geotechnical design projects, including ground improvement, foundation design, retaining structures and slope stability assessments.
• Support the preparation of technical and commercial proposals for clients under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Contribute to ground investigation planning, procurement and interpretation of results.
• Carry out geotechnical calculations and prepare technical reports and design drawings.
• Liaise with site staff, contractors and clients throughout project delivery.
• Assist in the day-to-day running of projects and contribute to the smooth operation of the Cork office.

Requirements

• Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology or equivalent (BEng, MEng or MSc).
• 25 years post-graduate experience in a geotechnical engineering role within a consultancy or contractor environment.
• Understanding of geotechnical design principles, including ground improvement, foundation behaviour, retaining structures and slope stability.
• Familiarity with Eurocode 7 and geotechnical design standards.
• Good time management, communication and organisational skills.

Salary & Benefits

• €42k
• €52k DOE + Company Vehicle
• Pension (3% employer contribution)
• Annual performance bonus
• Salary review
• Overtime/site allowances where applicable
• Travel allowance
• Subsistence allowance
• Fuel card
• Paid professional membership fees
• Professional development/training budget

We also have many other roles for Civil and Structural Engineers across Ireland.

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