Principal Geotechnical Engineer – Dublin

Rendel Ingerop Ireland Limited; Dublin; On-site; EUR 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Rendel Ingerop Ireland Limited in Dublin is seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to lead complex geotechnical assignments on large-scale projects across the UK and internationally. You will manage design, analysis, and reporting, working with multidisciplinary teams and clients to deliver robust solutions.

You will apply extensive geotechnical design experience, Eurocode knowledge, and project leadership to drive technical excellence, risk management, and value engineering across

Qualifications

• Chartered Civil Engineer with geotechnical focus and postgraduate qualification.
• Extensive Eurocode knowledge and international standards.
• Experience with deep piled foundations, dynamic analysis and site investigations.

Responsibilities

• Lead assignments in Ireland and internationally within a multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver geotechnical design and analysis across project stages from concept to detailed design.
• Prepare drawings, calculations, and reports for clients.
• Conduct site inspections and supervise construction activities.
• Monitor time and budgets against programme; take corrective actions as needed.

Skills

Chartered Civil Engineer

Geotechnical design

Finite element analysis

Data interpretation

Project management

Client relationship building

People management

Education

Chartered Civil Engineer

Postgraduate geotechnical qualification

Tools

Finite element analysis software

Job description

We are growing our Geotechnical team in Dublin and we have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join our team.

About Our Role

You will play a key role in delivering high quality geotechnical engineering solutions on large-scale UK and international projects. Some of the day to day tasks will include:

• Lead and undertake assignments in Ireland and internationally, collaborating across teams in a multidisciplinary environment
• Deliver geotechnical solutions across a broad range of structural types and using local and international standard, including: Geotechnical design and analysis at a range of project stages including conceptual, preliminary and detailed design Checking and analysis of internal and third-party designs Value engineering to review designs and assist in finding solutions and improvements for clients Finite element analysis and report on results
• Prepare drawings, reports, calculations, analysis and specifications to report internally and to clients
• Carry out site inspections, investigations and supervision for projects, liaising with designers and contractors to support construction works
• Monitor staff time and budgets against assignment programme and agree appropriate actions where necessary

About You

• Professionally qualified and Chartered Civil Engineer, ideally with a post graduate qualification in a geotechnically related subject
• Extensive knowledge of Eurocodes and relevant national and international industry standards, contracts, methodologies and procedures
• Good knowledge of geotechnical and engineering geological processes and design, with a particular emphasis on data interpretation, design & analysis, construction and advanced numerical modelling
• Detailed geotechnical design experience of large diameter deep piled foundations (driven, bored and CFA) to Eurocode, API, AASHTO, LRFD NGI and ICP methods / standards, seismic / dynamic analysis of deep piled foundations and pile groups, deep excavations, basements, retaining structures, earthworks, soil and rock slope engineering, ground improvement, seismicity and liquefaction and instrumentation and monitoring
• Ground investigation experience including design, preparation of tender documents, supervision, interpretation
• Experience at Assignment Manager and Designer level with a proven record of managing commercial and contractual aspects and delivering assignments to programme and budget
• Experience predominantly in large-scale, high-profile infrastructure projects, for a range of Clients in various construction market sectors
• Proven ability to build, maintain and develop relationships with clients
• People management experience e.g. general employee welfare, carrying our appraisals, training and development, involvement in resourcing and recruitment activities would be beneficial

About Our Offer To You

Our core values of Technical Excellence, Independence, Integrity, Respect, and Versatility underpin our interactions with colleagues and clients and how we impact the environment around us. The collaborative and inclusive culture that we foster provides growth opportunities for our team

Through internal committees and recognition programmes, we actively engage our teams in the pursuit of our goals in health and safety, environmental sustainability, knowledge sharing, innovation, and diversity.

Working with us, you will enjoy competitive salary and benefits, including profit share scheme, discretionary bonus scheme, and employee assistance programme, continues professional development, which is at the heart of our culture, and an environment where the support and care for the wellbeing of our people is important to everyone