Senior Geotechnical Engineer

GDG is a specialist engineering consultancy, providing innovative solutions across a broad range of civil engineering sectors. We have offices in Dublin, Cork, Belfast, London, Edinburgh, Holland, and the US. Our clients include large civil and building contractors, renewable energy project developers and engineering consulting firms. We also offer forensic engineering and expert witness services to the Insurance and Legal sectors. Our principal areas of expertise are Infrastructure, Onshore Renewables, Ports and Harbour, Structures, Offshore and Research & Development.

The Team at GDG supports clients with a range of specialist services including site assessments, earthworks designs, structural and geotechnical design of foundations for residential, commercial and industrial projects and onshore wind. We are a team of engineers  and geoscientists that support clients on a broad range of earthworks, civil and environmental engineering design for onshore projects. To grow our in-house expertise, we are looking for a hands-on experienced geotechnical engineer who can collaborate effectively with fellow team members and support our project delivery works providing high quality technical input.

Role Description:

GDG is a specialist engineering consultancy, providing innovative solutions across a broad range of civil engineering sectors. We have offices in Dublin, Cork, Belfast, London, Edinburgh, Holland, and the US. Our clients include large civil and building contractors, renewable energy project developers and engineering consulting firms. We also offer forensic engineering and expert witness services to the Insurance and Legal sectors. Our principal areas of expertise are Infrastructure, Onshore Renewables, Ports and Harbour, Structures, Offshore and Research & Development.

The Team at GDG supports clients with a range of specialist services including site assessments, earthworks designs, structural and geotechnical design of foundations for residential, commercial and industrial projects and onshore wind. We are a team of engineers  and geoscientists that support clients on a broad range of earthworks, civil and environmental engineering design for onshore projects. To grow our in-house expertise, we are looking for a hands-on experienced geotechnical engineer who can collaborate effectively with fellow team members and support our project delivery works providing high quality technical input.

Key Responsabilities:

• Client liaison and project management
• Developing solutions to soil structure interaction problems
• Earthworks designs
• Pricing works/tendering
• Financial control of project budgets
• Mentoring junior staff
• Business development

Expertise Required:

Mandatory Experience

• Geotechnical ground investigation design and supervision
• Geotechnical interpretative report writing

Experience in some or all of the below would be beneficial:

• Foundation design
• Soil stabilisation design
• Geotechnical design of Roads and/or Wind Farm Infrastructure
• Peat Stability Assessment
• Mineral Stability Assessment
• Site supervision of ground engineering works
• Project Management

Education/Qualifications:

• Hold a University Degree in geotechnical/civil/ground engineering discipline.

Additional requirements:

• Hold a University Degree in geotechnical/civil/ground engineering discipline.

At GDG:

At GDG, we are committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We take inclusion and diversity seriously. We know that getting this right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values. We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. We are an equal opportunity employer. Our vision is for GDG to be a place where people of all ethnicities feel welcomed to work.

How to apply:

Please send a copy of your CV to David O’Grady (Talent & Resource Manager) at careers@gdgeo.com