Geotechnical Engineer

Your new company

Hays are working in partnership with a prominent company based in Northern Ireland, specialising in comprehensive geotechnical and environmental consulting services, seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer. The company offers a wide range of services, including site investigations, soil and rock testing, environmental assessments, and geotechnical design. Their expertise spans across various sectors, including industrial, commercial, and residential projects.They have a team of highly skilled professionals committed to delivering accurate and cost-effective solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of their clients. The company places a strong emphasis on sustainability and environmental responsibility, ensuring that their projects minimise environmental impact and adhere to the highest safety standards.

Your new role

The Geotechnical Engineer will be responsible for various tasks related to civil engineering projects across the UK and Ireland.
These activities include:

• Conducting desktop studies and site walkover surveys.
• Managing and overseeing ground investigation work, from procurement to reporting.
• Preparing contract documents, including specifications, Bills of Quantities (BoQs), and testing requirements for site investigations.
• Reviewing factual reports from site investigations and creating interpretive reports.
• Coordinating with design teams for geotechnical design, offering options for ground improvement techniques and foundation strategies.
• Calculating settlements.
• Developing project specifications, which may involve both external standard specifications and in-house specifications.
• Performing engineering analyses, such as slope stability analysis, shallow foundation design, pile design, retaining wall design, soil nail and ground anchor design, and piling platform design.
• Designing temporary structures for deep excavations.
• Supervising technicians in creating detailed scheme drawings.
• Attending design team meetings and client consultations.
• Following company procedures in accordance with the Quality System.
• Contributing other general civil engineering skills as needed in various sections of the company

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this Geotechnical Engineering role, the client requires a candidate who has a Degree in Civil/Geotechnical/Geoinformatics/Geology Engineering.Candidates must also have relevant experience in Geotechnical Engineering, with good technical knowledge, proficient in the use of geotechnical analysis and design software and have an awareness of recent developments in engineering design and research. Candidates must be flexible with a UK Driving Licence.

What you'll get in return

Our client is offering an attractive annual salary negotiable on experience. Feel free to contact Hays to discuss. You will enjoy the company's benefits, and they also provide support in training and career development.This is a full-time job based in County Antrim. Working hours from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

What you need to do now

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