Senior Geotechnical Engineer

MWP; Limerick; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

22 days annual leave

CPD programme

Life and illness cover

Job summary

MWP invites a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our geotechnical sector, supporting energy, road and commercial projects across Ireland. You will contribute from conceptual design through site monitoring, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver quality geotechnical solutions.

The role requires a strong technical background, EN Standard knowledge, and the ability to manage junior engineers and client relationships. Chartered status is preferred.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 8 or 9 Qualification in an accredited Engineering programme.
• Strong technical ability in all aspects of geotechnical engineering.
• Experience with EN Standards and design codes.
• Chartered Engineer status preferred.
• Experience in geotechnical design management and supervision of junior engineers.
• Project management of geotechnical projects with client liaison.
• Proficient with CAD/drafting software like AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Join geotechnical sector overseeing energy, road and commercial projects across Ireland.
• Involved in all phases from conceptual design to site monitoring.
• Assist in design, investigations, and on-site implementation to current regulations.

Skills

Engineering degree

Geotechnical

AutoCAD

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Driving licence

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

QQI Level 8/9 Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Kerry/Limerick

Experience:5-10 years

MWP require a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to help support our civil engineering sector in the design, supervision, and delivery of a broad range of projects, across a wide variety of sectors, including, commercial and public sector, energy, and other civil works.

The position would suit motivated, practical, and adaptable individuals who have ambition to work in a progressive and innovative engineering and environmental consultancy.

Requirements

• QQI Level 8 or 9 Qualification in an accredited Engineering programme.
• Good technical ability in all aspects of your field of engineering.
• Good knowledge and experience of current EN Standards.
• Chartered Engineer status is preferred.
• Previous experience in the management of geotechnical design and supervision of junior geotechnical engineers is preferred.
• Previous experience in the project management of specialist geotechnical projects including Client liaison is preferred.
• AutoCAD and drafting software experience.
• Excellent level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Proactive, a good communicator with the ability to work well with others in a multi-disciplinary project team.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills
• Full Driving Licence in Category B.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• You will join our geotechnical sector, which is responsible for a wide range of energy, road, and commercial projects throughout Ireland.
• The successful candidate will be involved in all phases of project development from conceptual design, site investigation, and detailed design, through to on-site monitoring.
• Aid the civil engineering sector in the design elements for projects to current regulations and design standards.
• Interpretation of geotechnical data and applying this interpretation to designs.
• Management of geotechnical design and supervision of junior geotechnical engineers.
• Project management of specialist geotechnical projects including Client liaison.
• Managing project delivery, budgets and client relationships
• Directing the work of junior geotechnical engineers and reviewing their designs, reports, calculations etc.
• Use Geotechnical Design Software programmes such as Slope/W, Settle 3, P-disp, X-disp, Wallap, GGU Footing, etc.
• Prepare geotechnical investigation plans including field investigations and laboratory testing.
• Previous experience in the design of shallow foundations, deep foundations, soil stabilisation, retaining walls, earthworks, slope stability would be an advantage.
• Familiar with the use of Eurocode 7, TII 600 series, DMRB 600 Series and BS 1377 would be an advantage.
• Conducting site visits across Ireland and attending meetings across Ireland.
• Help in the production of drawings and reports.
• Co-ordinate with engineers of other disciplines and the wider MWP group.
• Attend meetings with clients, other consultants, and contractors during the course of projects.
• Ensure production of deliverables to agreed timelines.
• Ensure compliance with the relevant Health and Safety legislation.
• Prepare design basis memoranda, technical memoranda, and reports, and coordinate report preparation within a multidisciplinary team.
• Planning and managing CAD documentation, working closely with CAD Technicians
• Prepare technical specifications and participate in the analysis of bids.
• Work closely with peers, junior engineers and other discipline engineers to ensure delivery that will meet utility standards, industry standards and meet good engineering practices, policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Friendly, Flexible working environment.
• Paid Maternity Leave.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Protection of life and long-term illness cover.
• 22 days annual leave.
• Paid professional membership fee.
• CPD Programme with support and mentoring.
• Wellness Programme
• Active Sports and Social Club
• Support to attaining the professional qualification of Chartered Engineer