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Senior/Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Hays Construction and PropertyCounty Antrim, Northern Ireland🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 23 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This Senior Geotechnical Engineer role offers exciting opportunities to lead impactful infrastructure projects within a renowned international consultancy, while benefiting from hybrid flexibility and structured career development. If you're a seasoned geotechnical professional eager to contribute your expertise and grow within a supportive team, this is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career. Apply today to join their esteemed Belfast team!

Quick Overview

Seniority
Leader
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Posted
Yesterday

Job Description

Your new company:<br />Hays are working in partnership with a leading international engineering consultancy renowned for delivering complex infrastructure, transportation, energy, water, commercial and environmental projects across the UK and Ireland.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, an opportunity has arisen for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their established Belfast team.<br />This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile multidisciplinary projects while benefiting from flexible working, structured career development and support towards professional chartership.

Your new role As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will play a key role in the delivery of geotechnical design and site investigation projects from feasibility through to construction.

Working closely with civil, structural and environmental teams, you will provide technical expertise, manage project delivery and mentor junior engineers.<br />Key responsibilities include:

Geotechnical design for infrastructure and development projects<br />Interpretation of ground investigation data and preparation of technical reports<br />Foundation design, slope stability assessments and earthworks engineering<br />Geotechnical risk assessments and design recommendations<br />Preparation of specifications and contract documentation<br />Liaison with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams<br />Project management, programme delivery and budget control<br />Mentoring and supporting junior team members<br />What you'll need to succeed:

Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or a related disciplineProven experience delivering geotechnical engineering projects within a consultancy environmentStrong understanding of soil mechanics, foundation design and ground engineeringExperience in geotechnical design software and industry standardsAbility to manage multiple projects and client relationships What you'll get in return:

Competitive salary and benefits package<br />Hybrid and flexible working arrangements<br />Exposure to major UK and Irish infrastructure projects<br />Structured career progression and leadership opportunities<br />Support towards professional development and chartership<br />Collaborative and inclusive working environment<br />Access to industry-leading technical expertise and training<br />What you need to do now<br />If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.<br />If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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