Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Morgan McKinley; Dublin; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible working

Wellness programmes

EAP

Job summary

Morgan McKinley seeks a senior geotechnical engineer to lead design and advisory work across infrastructure, commercial, and development sectors in Ireland. You will manage project delivery, budgets, and client interactions while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to major national and international schemes.

The role requires 6+ years of geotechnical experience, Chartered status or progression, and strong skills in deep excavations, foundations, earthworks, and GIS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with 6+ years' post-graduate geotechnical experience.
• Post-graduate qualification in Geotechnical Engineering (or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Strong technical expertise in deep excavations, foundations, earthworks, and slope stability; proficient in numerical analysis and GIS.
• Proven experience managing and interpreting complex ground investigation contracts.
• Excellent communication, report-writing, and commercial acumen.
• Commitment to CPD, ideally working towards (or holding) Chartered status.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical design and construction support for major infrastructure and commercial projects.
• Deliver geotechnical solutions for national Irish infrastructure (metro, rail, national roads).
• Provide expert geotechnical input for educational, pharmaceutical, industrial, and commercial developments.
• Manage project delivery, budgets, and client relationships to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Support expert witness work and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Numerical analysis

GIS

Foundations

Earthworks

Slope stability

Project management

Communication

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Post-graduate qualification in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

GIS

Numerical analysis

Job description

Location: Flexible across Ireland

Take a leading role in geotechnical design and advisory work across infrastructure, commercial, industrial, and development sectors. You'll manage project delivery, budgets, and client interactions while contributing to high-profile national and international schemes and mentoring junior engineers.

Key responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical design and construction support for major infrastructure and commercial projects.
• Deliver geotechnical solutions for national Irish infrastructure (metro, rail, national roads).
• Provide expert geotechnical input for educational, pharmaceutical, industrial, and commercial developments.
• Manage project delivery, budgets, and client relationships to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Support expert witness work and mentor junior engineers.

Skills and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with 6+ years' post-graduate geotechnical experience.
• Post-graduate qualification in Geotechnical Engineering (or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Strong technical expertise in deep excavations, foundations, earthworks, and slope stability; proficient in numerical analysis and GIS.
• Proven experience managing and interpreting complex ground investigation contracts.
• Excellent communication, report-writing, and commercial acumen.
• Commitment to CPD, ideally working towards (or holding) Chartered status.

What's on offer

• Continuous learning, training, and mentorship.
• Opportunities for national and international project work.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and profit-sharing.
• Health insurance, flexible working, wellness programmes, and EAP.
• Inclusive, supportive working environment.

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