Your newpany Hays are working in partnership with a prominentpany based in Northern Ireland, specialising inprehensive geotechnical and environmental consulting services, seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer. Thepany 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,mercial, and residential projects.They have a team of highly skilled professionalsmitted to delivering accurate and cost-effective solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of their clients. Thepany 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:
1. Conducting desktop studies and site walkover surveys.
2. Managing and overseeing ground investigation work, from procurement to reporting.
3. Preparing contract documents, including specifications, Bills of Quantities (BoQs), and testing requirements for site investigations.
4. Reviewing factual reports from site investigations and creating interpretive reports.
5. Coordinating with design teams for geotechnical design, offering options for ground improvement techniques and foundation strategies.
6. Calculating settlements.
7. Developing project specifications, which may involve both external standard specifications and in-house specifications.
8. 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.
9. Designing temporary structures for deep excavations.
10. Supervising technicians in creating detailed scheme drawings.
11. Attending design team meetings and client consultations.
12. Followingpany procedures in accordance with the Quality System.
13. Contributing other general civil engineering skills as needed in various sections of thepany
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 thepany’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