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Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.\nTo find out more about our Geotechnical business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: https://www.wsp.com/en-GB/services/geotechnical-and-ground-engineering\nWe are currently looking for a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to work in either our Dublin or Naas offices. This role is available on either a full-time or a part-time basis.\nA little more about your role…\nThe development of professional and technically competent reports and liaison with specialists and clients across a wide range of sectors , making use of efficient working practices to provide industry leading, best value services.\nProducing compelling proposals to secure new business and project opportunities\nEffectively managing and delivering project work with robust project financial management.\nAssisting in the management of team resources and allocation of appropriate project resources.\nManaging, motivating, mentoring and developing professional staff.\nProviding support in all aspects of project delivery including client liaison, contractors and sub consultants, public and statutory body consultation, quality control and management of specialists.\nWhat we will be looking for you to demonstrate…\nTechnical expertise in geotechnical engineering with a demonstrable understanding of the underlying principles.\nConsultancy experience with demonstrably good commercial awareness and relationships with clients & contractors \nFlexibility to adapt to projects of every size, from minor tasks to large programmes\nChartered professional qualification and significant post qualification experience\nExperience in the delivery of geotechnical, engineering geology and other ground engineering projects, including preparing reports to a high technical level.\nAn understanding of client requirements and the ability to influence contract specifications.\nExperience of being part of or leading delivery teams that are effective in delivering short to medium term projects from inception to construction.\nExcellent report-writing and client liaison skills.\nProven previous experience of undertaking and managing: desk studies; designing, procuring & supervising Ground Investigations (GIs); checking Ground Investigation Reports & Geotechnical Design Reports in accordance with the requirements of Eurocode 7 : Part 1. \nWorking knowledge of Eurocode 7 and ground investigation and construction contracts and specifications.\nFamiliarity and an ability to interrogate a wide range of geotechnical software for the design of civil engineering projects including deep and shallow foundations (including pile group analysis), embedded and gravity retaining walls, earthworks/slope stability and reinforced earthworks. \nThe skills to check and critically evaluate the work done by others, be it drawings, calculations or reports, and have a proven track record of doing so.\nDon’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team\nImagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.\nJoin our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 80,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.\nWith us, you can. 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