Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Arup; Galway; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Health insurance

Global opportunities

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Arup in Ireland is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical design and construction support on major Irish and European projects, including Metrolink, DART+, and landmark infrastructure.

You will manage project delivery, budgets and client interactions while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to national standards via our industry roles. A 6+ year background in geotechnical design is essential.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with 6+ years post-grad in geotechnical design/construction.
• Experience in deep excavations, foundations, earthworks, and slope stability.
• Ability to plan, manage, supervise, and interpret complex ground investigations.
• Strong report writing, communication, and client management skills; aiming for Chartered status.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical design and construction support for major international commissions.
• Deliver geotechnical solutions for Irish infrastructure and developments.
• Manage project delivery, budgets, and client interactions.
• Mentor junior engineers and support senior leaders in expert witness work.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Ground investigation

Numerical analysis

GIS

Project leadership

Client management

Report writing

Chartered status pursuit

Education

Honours degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Post-graduate Geotechnical qualification (advantage)

Job description

Dublin, Cork, Galway, or Limerick | Ireland

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Ireland.

Engineer the ground beneath tomorrow's most critical infrastructure.

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Our Ground Engineering team is the largest in Ireland, bringing together hydrogeologists, contaminated land specialists, engineering geologists, and geotechnical engineers. We deliver innovative, industry-shaping solutions for a diverse portfolio of complex multidisciplinary projects across Ireland and the wider European business.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to take a leading role within a highly specialised team, delivering challenging geotechnical designs and advisory services across a wide range of sectors.

You will work on some of the most significant infrastructure and development schemes in the region. This role offers excellent prospects to broaden your skills in project leadership, client management, and team development. You will have the platform to contribute to industry-shaping work, including supporting the development of national standards through our role on the TII Standards Commission. It also offers the opportunity to place sustainability at the heart of engineering solutions.

As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer At Arup, You Will

• Lead geotechnical design and construction support for major international commissions, including hyperscale data centres across Europe, commercial towers in Albania, and landmark infrastructure like the Fehmarnsund Link.
• Deliver geotechnical solutions for nationally significant Irish infrastructure, such as Metrolink, DART+, the N6 Galway Ring Road, and the N4 Carrick-on-Shannon.
• Provide expert geotechnical input and advisory services for educational, pharmaceutical, industrial, and commercial developments throughout Ireland.
• Manage project delivery, budgets, and client interactions, ensuring high-quality technical outcomes.
• Support our senior leaders in expert witness work and act as a mentor to guide and develop junior engineers within the team.

Does this role inspire you?

Skills

We're looking for a talented and proactive engineer with strong technical skills in geotechnical design, ground investigation, and interpretation. We also value:

• An honours Bachelor’s degree in Civil, or Structural Engineering (or equivalent), with over 6 years of post-graduate experience in geotechnical design and/or construction. A post-graduate qualification in Geotechnical Engineering or equivalent is an advantage ,
• Demonstrated technical expertise in deep excavations, foundations, earthworks, and slope stability, alongside proficiency in numerical analysis and GIS.
• Proven experience in planning, managing, supervising, and interpreting complex ground investigation contracts.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills, combined with the commercial acumen to effectively manage project deliverables, budgets, and client relationships.
• A commitment to continuous professional development, ideally working towards (or having achieved) Chartered status with a professional engineering organisation.

Why Arup?

At Arup, we believe in rewarding our members for their contributions to our shared success. As a trust-owned company, we have the freedom to pursue meaningful work that aligns with our purpose and values. We also offer a unique profit share program, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits That Work For You

• Professional Growth and Development: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup.
• Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.
• Financial Well-being and Ownership: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing programme.
• Wellbeing and Culture: At Arup we are committed to fostering a healthy working culture by offering a range of health and wellbeing benefits, including health insurance, flexible working schemes, wellness programmes and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We strive to embed inclusion in our way of working, our interactions with one another and the projects we deliver. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for talented people of any background, based on merit, fairness and respect.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You'll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please visit our Candidate Support page for contact information and assistance. We're happy to help.