Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Company Description

🌍Job Title: Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Division: Geotechnical

Location: Galway, Ireland

💡About Us

Ayesa Engineering is a global engineering consultancy with over 3,200 employees, where our UK & Ireland business combines international strength with the agility and autonomy of an SME.

With a presence in 40 countries, Ayesa Engineering has built a strong international reputation across a diverse range of engineering disciplines. Our expertise includes water and flood infrastructure, transportation, marine and coastal engineering, geoscience, environmental services, energy, and building structures.

Our UK & Ireland teams deliver technically challenging, varied projects that develop broad expertise without confining people to narrow roles - offering the opportunity to make a meaningful local impact while benefiting from the stability, knowledge, and career opportunities of a well-established global organisation.

Position

What you will be doing:

• The candidate will have responsibility for client interface, technical direction, budgetary control and day to day management of junior engineers
• Management of relationships with key clients and contacts across the business including client liaison and development
• Management of projects within time, cost and quality constraints and standards
• Management of the day-to-day work
• Monitors and manages compliance and KPI's
• Preparation of tender submissions
• Estimating, pricing and delivering against work targets
• Management of projects in compliance with Ayesa Engineering's Integrated Management System (IMS)
• Ensure project staff are aware of, and fully compliant with, the requirements of the IMS

Requirements

Experience Criteria

• 5+ years' experience in Geotechnical design
• Has achieved Chartered status
• Ideally, have a degree in Civil Engineering and Masters in a Geotechnical related field

Skills & Knowledge

• Deep understanding of the principles of Geotechnical Engineering and earthworks

• What you will bring

• Demonstrate an ability to understand complex problems and to conceive innovative solutions

• Experienced & confident with report writing and presentation skills

• Can effectively communicate with clients, colleagues and outside agencies and build effective working relationships and always aiming to exceeding client expectations

• Adheres to all Codes of Practice, Design Standards and Health and Safety Regulations

• Represent and promote Ayesa Engineering in a professional manner and develop effective working relationships with clients and potential clients

• Is committed to Continued Professional Development

• Experience of geotechnical software - FREW, WALLAP, PLAXIS, SlopeW, Holebase, SEEPW, etc.

Other information

What We Offer:

We offer a competitive salary package along with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your professional growth and enhance your overall well-being:

• Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive salary package to attract and retain top talent in the industry.
• Flexible Working: Enjoy flexible working hours and hybrid working, allowing you to achieve a better work-life balance.
• Employer Pension Match Scheme: We offer a pension match scheme to help you secure your financial future.
• Income Protection: Receive support in safeguarding your income in the event of illness or injury.
• Life Assurance: Gain peace of mind with life assurance coverage.
• Training and Development Programme: Access a range of training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Family & Well-Being Support: Benefit from our Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Benefits and our confidential support services to address personal or professional challenges, included in our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Sports and Social: Engage in our vibrant sports and social activities to foster a sense of community and well-being among our team members.
• Increased Annual Leave: 25 days' annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, enjoy increased annual leave entitlements based on years of service.
• Recognition Awards: Receive recognition for your contributions through our awards program, celebrating achievements and excellence.

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