BIM Recruiter is working with a global design consultancy, heavily involved in the infrastructure and transportation engineering sector.
Through sustained growth of their business in Ireland, we have an urgent instruction for a Geotechnical Engineer to join the team in any of their Irish offices (Dublin, Cork or Galway) Role Description and Duties * Project management.
* Delivery of geotechnical design packages incl.
earthworks, slope stability, shallow and deep foundations and retaining walls.
* Planning and procurement of ground investigation contracts for major infrastructure and commercial development projects.
* Supporting our various design teams through the provision of specialist geotechnical design input.
* Designing earthworks and foundations to Eurocode 7.
* Preparing earthworks designs to Eurocode 7, including production of earthworks specifications and design drawings.
* Preparation of reports in accordance with DN-ERW-03083.
* Pavement foundation design in accordance with TII / UK DMRB.
* Design of ground improvement techniques for soft ground, including surcharge, vertical drains, piled embankments, and lime/concrete subgrade stabilisation.
* Preparation of reports, drawings and calculations.
* Preparation of Designer's and Geotechnical Risk Registers and assessments.
* Tender preparation.
Candidate Profile * Minimum 5 years' experience of Geotechnical design.
* Experience working in Irish/UK glacial till soils is desirable, but not essential.
* A Level 8 Honours Degree in Civil / Geotechnical Engineering or related field.
* Chartered status CEng, MICE or equivalent desirable, but not essential.
* Proven experience of working in a fast-moving engineering consultancy environment.
* Geotechnical design experience and strong numerical/analytical capabilities.
* Knowledge of soft ground techniques and soil reinforcement, piling and retaining walls desirable, but not essential.
* Fully experienced in design to Eurocode 7.
* Experience in general numerical software such as GeoStudio, Holebase/Openground, Wallap * Excellent interpersonal and technical skills.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Excellent report writing skills with the ability to produce accurate work.
* A willingness to travel on short assignments both within Ireland and overseas.
* Fluent in spoken and written English