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Geotechnical Engineer

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HAYS

2024-09-20 22:34:10

Job location Lisburn, Antrim, United Kingdom

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: Engineering

Job description

Geotechnical Engineer, Geotech Engineer, Earthworks

Your new company
Hays are working in partnership with a company that specialises in nearshore marine installations, particularly in the subsea cable sector for nearshore landfalls. They are expanding their business and seeking an experience Geotechnical Engineer to be based in Northern Ireland.
The company is involved in various projects across Europe, including Marine Electricity Interconnectors and Offshore Windfarms Export Cables, as well as geotechnical investigations, horizontal directional drilling, marine dredging, and more. Employees benefit from career development opportunities, a supportive work environment, and access to specialist marine equipment.
Your new role
The Geotechnical Engineer will be responsible for various tasks related to civil engineering projects across Europe. These activities include:

  • Conducting desktop studies and site walkover surveys.
  • Managing and overseeing ground investigation works, from procurement to reporting.
  • Preparing contract documents, including specifications, mini Bills of Quantities (BoQs), and testing requirements for site investigations.
  • Reviewing factual reports from site investigations and creating interpretive reports. These interpretive reports assess soil parameters, provide foundation recommendations, and address groundwater and contamination issues.
  • Coordinating with design teams for geotechnical design, offering options for ground improvement techniques and foundation strategies. This includes specifying necessary ground improvement works and providing advice on ground settlement.
  • Calculating settlements.
  • Developing project specifications, which may involve both external standard specifications and in-house specifications.
  • 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, this client requires a candidate who has a Degree in Civil/Geotechnical/Geoinformatics/Geology Engineering.A candidate must also have UK experience in Geotechnical Engineering, with good technical knowledge, proficient in the use of geotechnical analysis and design software and has an awareness of recent developments in engineering design and research.

    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 like Health and wellness benefits (i.e. Life assurance, health cash plan and many others). You will also benefit from flexible daily start and finish times, with standard 7.5-hour day and the opportunity to travel in Europe.The company also provides support in Training and Career development

    What you need to do now
    If you're interested in this Geotechnical Engineering role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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