Roughan & O'Donovan
Job title:
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Company
Roughan & O’Donovan
Job description
Senior Geotechnical EngineerRoughan & O’Donovan (ROD) is looking to recruit a senior geotechnical engineer with seven+ years’ relevant experience for a permanent position within our award-winning geotechnical team.Job type: PermanentLocation: Sandyford, D.18, Woodford, D.17 and Otley, LeedsSalary: CompetitiveAbout the roleThis is an exciting opportunity for a senior geotechnical engineer with seven+ years’ relevant experience to join our dedicated and talented geotechnical group in delivering complex geotechnical design solutions as part of our overall multidisciplinary team.ROD has a proven track record, experience and expertise across a range of technical disciplines, including transportation, bridges, buildings, retaining structures, slope stability, hydrology, hydrogeology, through all project stages.Examples of recent detailed geotechnical solutions include rock/soil slope stabilisation works, ground improvement schemes over soft ground, observational monitoring of construction on peat, cofferdam piling and bridge foundations.In addition to devising and overseeing ground investigation contracts and earthworks/foundations designs for buildings/bridges and climate resilient infrastructure, the successful applicant will be responsible for supporting our design teams through the provision of specialist geotechnical inputs.The role will present you with opportunities to expand your technical knowledge and leadership skills, and you will be supported in your development through all career stages.About Roughan & O’DonovanRoughan and O’Donovan (ROD) is a leading civil, environmental and structural engineering consultancy. An independently-owned firm, we employ a multidisciplinary team of more than 200 people, of 20 different nationalities, in our Dublin and UK offices.Recent awards include:Shortlisted finalist at the Ground Engineering Awards 2023 for the project in Donegal in the International Project category‘Project of the Year’ at the ACEI Engineering Excellence Awards 2021 for the in Dublin‘Geoscience Ireland Award’ at the Engineers Ireland Excellence Awards 2018 for the in Sunderland, UKOur people are the heart of our business, and we invest heavily in their personal and professional development through all stages of career development. We are an Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited Employer and operate an Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) training scheme.We have developed comprehensive student placement, internship, graduate and chartership support programmes to help our team reach their full potential, both as individuals and as engineers.We offer wellness packages, flexible working and life event supports, so whatever challenges life may bring, you can feel secure in the knowledge that ROD will provide support and assistance.Our portfolio includes:bridges, highways, roads, public transport and greenways in Ireland and the UKresidential, health, education, office and retail developmentsasset managementresearch and developmentenvironmental servicesCurrent and recent projects include:DutiesIdentifying preliminary geotechnical risks for projects and option selection analysisPlanning, procuring and controlling site investigation contracts for major infrastructure and commercial development projects to manage geotechnical risksAdvising the structures teams on the design parameters for shallow and deep foundations for buildings, bridges, etc.Designing complex foundations to Eurocode EC7, including pile groups and soil-structure interaction problemsInteracting with transportation and environmental colleagues to improve routes, drainage requirements, flood defences and coastal protection worksPreparing the earthworks to Eurocode EC7 by producing contract documents, including specifications, design drawings and reportsSupporting Category 3 check designs of geotechnical design packagesAssessing borrow and quarry materials for reuse as embankment fill, drainage, concrete and pavement aggregates for mass haul analysisPavement foundation design in accordance with TII / UK DMRBAssessing and designing soil improvement techniques for soft ground, including surcharge, vertical drains, vibroflotation, geosynthetic reinforcement, geosynthetic encased columns, piled embankments, mass stabilisation, rolling dynamic compaction, lime/concrete subgrade stabilisationAssessing peat stability and access road drainage and services for upland developments, such as windfarmsEssentialDegree in civil engineering / engineering geologyExperience in Irish/UK glacial till soils, including major road/rail projectsKnowledge of construction techniques for piles and retaining wallsKnowledge of soft ground techniques, peat stability and soil reinforcement methods of particular interestProficient knowledge and work experience using finite element modelling of soil-structure interaction problems (Plaxis)Knowledge of quarry/borrow materials used as aggregates and pavement designConstruction experience in earthworks, soil improvement and deep foundationsFluent/highly proficient in spoken and written EnglishKey competencies/attributesStrong site investigation project management skills and experienceStrong geotechnical design skillsStrong project management skills and experienceProven track record working with design teams in a busy work environmentFlexibilityStrong leadership, presentation and communication skills, including report writingAbility to supervise and lead/mentor junior staffDesirablePost graduate qualification in geotechnical engineering or related field, MSc or PhD for exampleChartered Engineer statusMembership of a recognised professional body in the geotechnical field in UK/IrelandFull driving licenceKnowledge of quarry/borrow materials used as aggregates and pavement designConstruction experience in earthworks, soil improvement and deep foundationsExperience in flood protection projects or marine environmentsKnowledge of ground remediation/potentially contaminated materialsHow to applyAddress your cover letter to Human ResourcesApply by clicking the link:Roughan & O’Donovan is an equal opportunity employer.Roughan & O’Donovan will retain, for at least one year, all records arising through the recruitment process for compliance purposes in line with the Employment Equality Acts, 1998-2015.Roughan & O’Donovan is not accepting unsolicited CVs from search firms. CVs submitted by search firms without a valid written search agreement, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the sole property of Roughan & O’Donovan, and no fee will be paid in the event of candidate(s) being hired.
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Location
Dublin
Job date
Fri, 01 Mar 2024 01:47:52 GMT
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