Geotechnical Engineer

Global Professional Consultants; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Structured CPD and chartership support

Mentoring and career progression

Job summary

Global Professional Consultants in Dublin is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join a growing geotechnical team working on major infrastructure projects.

You will deliver geotechnical design, ground investigations, and reporting compliant with Eurocodes and Irish/UK standards, with focus on foundations, earthworks, and ground improvement. 5+ years' consultancy experience and Chartered status preferred.

The role offers structured CPD, mentoring, and progression within a supportive Irish practice.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology or related discipline.
• 5+ years experience delivering geotechnical design within a consultancy environment.
• Knowledge of ground investigations, foundation design and earthworks.

Responsibilities

• Undertake geotechnical assessments and identify ground-related risks during project planning.
• Design shallow and deep foundations for buildings, bridges and major infrastructure projects.
• Deliver geotechnical design solutions for earthworks, retaining structures and ground improvement schemes.
• Specify, procure and supervise ground investigations and site inspections.
• Analyse ground conditions and interpret geotechnical investigation data.
• Prepare technical reports and geotechnical design calculations in accordance with Eurocodes and relevant standards.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Ground investigations

Technical reporting

CAD/BIM software

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering Geology

Postgraduate Geotechnical qualification

Chartered status or working towards

Tools

Eurocodes

Job description

A leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join their growing geotechnical team in Dublin.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Geotechnical Engineer to work on some of Ireland's most technically challenging infrastructure, transportation and environmental projects while developing their expertise within a highly respected Irish consultancy offering excellent mentoring and career progression.

Projects:

• National road, motorway and railway infrastructure
• Bridge, retaining wall and foundation design
• Flood defence and climate resilience schemes
• Ground improvement and soft ground engineering projects
• Rock and soil slope stabilisation works
• Marine, coastal and environmental infrastructure projects

Role:

• Undertake geotechnical assessments and identify ground-related risks during project planning
• Design shallow and deep foundations for buildings, bridges and major infrastructure projects
• Deliver geotechnical design solutions for earthworks, retaining structures and ground improvement schemes
• Specify, procure and supervise ground investigations and site inspections
• Analyse ground conditions and interpret geotechnical investigation data
• Prepare technical reports and geotechnical design calculations in accordance with Eurocodes and relevant standards

Requirements:

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology or a related discipline
• 5+ years experience delivering geotechnical design within a consultancy environment
• Knowledge of ground investigations, foundation design and earthworks
• Experience with retaining walls, piles or ground improvement techniques
• Strong report writing and technical communication skills
• Experience working to Eurocodes and relevant Irish or UK design standards
• Proficiency with MS Office and CAD/BIM software
• Postgraduate qualification in Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline
• Chartered status or working towards professional accreditation
• Experience on roads, rail, flood defence or major infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of soft ground, peat or soil improvement techniques
• Experience with pavement design, quarry or borrow pit assessments
• Full Irish driving licence

Salary & Benefits:

• Company pension scheme
• Paid professional memberships
• Structured CPD and chartership support
• Ongoing mentoring and career progression
• Opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure projects

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