Geotechnical Engineer

Global Professional Consultants; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Bonus

Flexible Working Hours

Hybrid Working

CPD Training & Upskilling

Paid Sick Leave

26 Days Annual Leave

Tax Saver Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Global Professional Consultants in Cork seeks a Geotechnical Engineer with 4+ years’ experience to support geotechnical design packages for diverse projects. You will assist with ground investigations, foundation design, and report writing in a multidisciplinary team.

The role involves coordinating with clients and contractors, ensuring compliance with Eurocode 7 and Irish/UK standards, and contributing to site investigations and data interpretation. Hybrid working available in Ireland.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in Geotechnical, Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 4+ years’ post graduate geotechnical design experience.
• Experience with Eurocode 7.
• Experience with ground investigations and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with geotechnical design packages on infrastructure projects.
• Carrying out geotechnical assessments including foundations and earthworks.
• Planning and procuring ground investigation contracts.
• Preparing technical reports and design calculations.
• Liaising with multidisciplinary teams and clients.
• Supporting projects under Eurocode 7 and Irish/UK standards.
• Site inspections and interpretation of ground data.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Eurocode 7

Ground investigations

Report writing

Communication

Education

Honours Degree in Geotechnical, Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

GeoStudio

Holebase

Openground

Wallap

Job description

Geotechnical Engineer
Cork

Geotechnical Engineer with 4+ years’ experience required to join a highly respected multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with offices across Ireland. This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of infrastructure, commercial, residential, and industrial projects while working alongside an experienced geotechnical and civil engineering team.

The successful Geotechnical Engineer will be responsible for supporting the delivery of geotechnical design packages and assisting with ground investigation and foundation design for major engineering developments.

Duties:

• Assisting with the delivery of geotechnical design packages on infrastructure and development projects
• Carrying out geotechnical assessments including foundations, retaining structures, and earthworks
• Assisting in the planning and procurement of ground investigation contracts
• Preparing technical reports, design calculations, and specifications
• Liaising with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and clients
• Supporting the delivery of projects in accordance with Eurocode 7 and relevant Irish / UK standards
• Assisting with site inspections and interpretation of ground investigation data

Requirements:

• Honours Degree in Geotechnical, Civil or Structural Engineering
• 4+ years’ post graduate Geotechnical design experience within an engineering consultancy
• Experience in geotechnical design to Eurocode 7
• Experience carrying out ground investigations and geotechnical reporting
• Familiarity with software such as GeoStudio, Holebase / Openground, Wallap or similar
• Strong communication and technical report writing skills
• Experience working within an engineering consultancy in Ireland or the UK

Salary & Benefits:

• €50k – €60k DOE
• Pension
• Bonus
• Flexible Working Hours
• Hybrid Working
• CPD Training & Upskilling
• Paid Professional Memberships
• 26 Days Annual Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Tax Saver Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme