Technical Director / Technical Principal

Mott MacDonald; Dundrum; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension matched up to 7% of base

Life insurance

Annual leave

Performance bonus

Cycle to work

CPD with Engineers Ireland

Mentoring and career progression

Employee ownership

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking an experienced Associate/Director level Geotechnical Engineer to lead the Foundations and Geotechnics team in Ireland, based in Dublin. You will manage complex projects, provide technical leadership, and liaise with authorities to grow the client base while delivering innovative geotechnical solutions.

You will oversee design, reporting, and costing, while mentoring engineers and guiding project delivery on national and international assignments within the geotechnics

Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in Civil Engineering with emphasis on geotechnics.
• Chartered Engineer with EI, ICE or equivalent.
• Experience delivering Ground Investigations, GIRs and GBRs.
• Experience managing medium to large teams of engineers.
• Willing to travel nationally and internationally for projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design of foundations and substructures such as basements and shafts, metro boxes, earthworks and slope stability.
• Management and delivery of Ground Investigation (scope, specifications, supervision, GIRs, GBRs).
• Manage the design retaining wall systems and major temporary works for underground structures.
• Technical leadership in 2D/3D modelling for soil/structure interaction in below-ground projects.
• Engage with Local Authorities and transport authorities to expand client base and project portfolio.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Interpersonal skills

Technical leadership

Communication

Education

MSc in Civil Engineering

PhD in Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Technical Director / Technical Principal

Location/s: Dublin, IE
Recruiter contact: William Bates

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices.

We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual.

Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.

About the business unit
We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe. From preparing the business case and advising on related issues - such as revenue, procurement, and environmental legislation - to delivering the completed infrastructure and helping maintain it. Our planning, engineering, environmental and management skills cover the whole project cycle. We play a major role in developing and delivering the Global Transport Sector Strategy.

Overview of the role

We are seeking an experienced Associate or Director level Geotechnical Engineer based in Dublin to build oursuccessful Foundations and Geotechnics team in Ireland. You will have the opportunity to broaden yourexperience and work with a range of public and private sector clients on some key and major projects. The roleoffers the successful applicant the opportunity to balance leadership in the delivery of complex projectsensuring technical excellence and innovation, with the requirement to engage with Local Authorities andtransport authorities to expand our client base, grow our project portfolio and help shape the future of ourdivision in Ireland.

You will be involved in managing and producing design solutions in line with current Eurocodes, reportsspecifications and drawings covering a range of project requirements within foundations and geotechnics. You’lldeliver various geotechnical and underground structures projects and provide technical leadership throughleading the team and managing their design work. You’ll also support larger projects acting as client liaison andcontributing to risk assessments, employing sustainability and undertaking budgeting and cost control.

Key responsibilities and duties include:

• Oversee the design of foundations and substructures such as basements and shafts, metro boxes,earthworks and slope stability
• Management and delivery of Ground Investigation (scope, specifications, supervision, GIRs, GBRs etc)
• Manage the design retaining wall systems and major temporary works associated with undergroundstructures
• Technical Leadership in 2D and 3D numerical modelling for soil/structure interaction issues associatedwith below-ground structures
• Travel to project sites when necessary for project delivery and client liaison meetings

As an Associate or Director level Geotechnical Engineer in ground engineering and geotechnics, you are able todirect and deliver multiple concurrent projects or one large project on time and within budget.

You’ve designed various geotechnical and foundation solutions using current standards and Eurocodes and have previously worked on major projects. You have strong interpersonal skills and are able to liaise with clients and build professional relationships. You are comfortable with your technical expertise in the ground engineering sector and have gained various project management skills throughout your career as well as acted in a technical lead capability on numerous projects. You’re an effective communicator and can collaborate with all levels of staff and clients.

In addition to this, you are a relationship builder and understand the dynamics of leading teams as well as working autonomously. You are able to prioritise the needs of the Client to deliver high quality designs to meet their needs.

You will also be able to demonstrate the following:

• Masters or PhD degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis on geotechnics
• Relevant geotechnical experience with experience in project delivery
• Chartered Engineer with EI, ICE or equivalent
• Experiencing of managing medium to large teams of engineers
• Experience of delivering Ground Investigations, GIRs and GBRs
• Experience guiding and nurturing a team of Engineers in their technical development
• Has mentored early career professionals as a DE or SCE
• Prepared to travel nationally and internationally as needed for any project

We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

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We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• Pension matched up to 7% of base salary
• Competitive annual leave
• An annual professional institution subscription
• Life insurance
• Enhanced Paternity leave
• Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development – we are accredited by Engineers Ireland
• Mentoring and support for career development and progression

Employee Ownership

• Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
• Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.
• As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution.
• Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.
• For our senior roles you will have a direct pathway towards ownership from day one.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

AI Usage

At Mott MacDonald, we see the value AI can bring, but we take a people-first approach to hiring. While AI tools can help candidates prepare and build confidence, every application and hiring decision is reviewed by our recruitment and hiring teams. We encourage the responsible use of AI while ensuring we get to know the real person behind the application.

Accessibility

We want you to feel supported and able to perform at your best throughout our recruitment process. If there is anything we can do to make applying or interviewing with us more accessible, please contact us at [e-mail] and we'll be happy to discuss how we can help.

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

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