Technical Director (Geotechnical) Dublin Permanent Office/Home Hybrid Working Do you want to shape the strategy for sustainable infrastructure?
Can you inspire the civil engineers of the future?
Are you experienced in geotechnical design?
Then, join us to shape a sustainable and liveable world.
Create Solutions that will enable a better tomorrow To further improve our Leadership team in our Geotechnical discipline, we are looking for a Technical Director to join us in our new Dublin office.
Working on a variety of infrastructure and energy projects, you'll take responsibility for technical deliverables, quality assurance, project leadership and line management.
Your key responsibilities will be: To provide technical leadership across a range of current projects Technical custodianship of geotechnical engineering competencies, developing and ensuring consistent application of best practice across projects and directing on technical innovations Mentoring and developing engineering staff in your areas, including developing and delivering training, undertaking knowledge-sharing activities and supporting succession planning Promoting our position as an established name within your area through involvement in relevant industry bodies, technical publication, and facilitating the same in others Technical approval of designs, check or assessment deliverables on your projects in accordance with internal management systems Supporting pursuit of relevant business development opportunities and input into bids and tenders as required Your skills.
Our team.
Together we design the future.
Like us, you believe that leadership success comes from setting a clear and meaningful direction for your team and supporting them in taking ownership of their work.
You are a leader of others, who delegates responsibility and ensures an open and safe dialogue.
You coach your people to achieve their aspirations through constructive, fact-based feedback.
Attracting and nurturing a diverse group of high-potential team members is at the top of your agenda, as is creating an inclusive, caring and trusting culture in your team.
On top of that, you'll have: Achieved Chartered Engineer status, with CGeol or CEng (or equivalent) A bachelor's degree in civil engineering or MSc in either Engineering Geology or Civil Engineering (with significant Geotechnical ability and experience) Experience in a similar role with technical, commercial and business development and line management responsibilities, working in the rail and highways environments.
Expertise in a design environment working on major or complex geotechnical projects in Ireland or internationally at a senior/leadership level Knowledge of the application of ground engineering standards particularly EC7 Geotechnical Design.
High level knowledge of and experience in the use of industrial sector codes for highways, rail, energy, and water sectors.
A good understanding of construction and site processes, particularly earth moving and construction of earth structures; materials engineering; foundations for a wide range of structures; piling construction methods and types; highway pavements; rail track beds; hard standing; and ground improvement methods.
Significant experience guiding project teams and handling the technical delivery of projects, either as client's or contractor's designer