Wsp
WSP provides engineering, design, and consulting services across diverse sectors worldwide.
Principal Geotechnical Engineer - Naas
Lead geotechnical engineer delivering designs, reports, and client solutions.
Job Highlights
About the Role
We are hiring a Principal‑grade Geotechnical Engineer for our Naas office in Ireland, available on either a full‑time or part‑time basis. The role involves delivering high‑quality technical reports, preparing proposals, managing project finances, and overseeing team resources. You will also mentor staff and coordinate with clients, contractors, sub‑consultants and statutory bodies throughout project delivery. • Develop technically competent geotechnical reports and liaise with specialists and clients across multiple sectors. • Produce compelling proposals to secure new business and project opportunities. • Manage project delivery with robust financial oversight and resource allocation. • Mentor, motivate, and develop professional staff within the team. • Coordinate client liaison, contractors, sub‑consultants, and statutory bodies throughout project execution.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸geotechnical reporting
- ▸proposal development
- ▸project management
- ▸financial oversight
- ▸team mentoring
- ▸stakeholder coordination
What You Bring
The successful candidate will hold a Chartered professional qualification in geotechnical engineering, with extensive post‑qualification experience in ground investigations, engineering geology and related design work. Proven commercial awareness, strong client relationships, and the ability to lead delivery teams from inception to construction are essential. Familiarity with Eurocode 7, geotechnical software, and the evaluation of reports, calculations and drawings is also required. • Chartered geotechnical engineer with significant post‑qualification experience. • Strong commercial awareness and established relationships with clients and contractors. • Proven experience delivering geotechnical, engineering geology, and ground engineering projects, including high‑level report preparation. • Expertise in Eurocode 7, ground investigation contracts, and relevant specifications. • Proficiency with geotechnical software for foundation, retaining wall, slope stability, and reinforced earth design.
Requirements
- ▸chartered
- ▸eurocode 7
- ▸geotech software
- ▸commercial
- ▸client relationships
- ▸team leadership
Benefits
WSP offers a global platform where engineers can grow and work on meaningful projects alongside diverse, talented colleagues. The company’s Geotechnical and Ground Engineering practice provides opportunities across many sectors, as highlighted on its website. Employees are encouraged to shape a career that reflects their unique skills and interests. WSP promotes a supportive, inclusive culture and offers flexible hybrid working, generous wellbeing programmes and opportunities for professional development. Benefits include a hybrid work model, employee resource groups, health services, gym discounts, and the “WSP My Hour” personal time initiative. Applicants from all backgrounds are welcomed, and reasonable adjustments are provided for disabled candidates. • Hybrid working policy: two days remote per week with modern office collaboration. • Inclusive employee resource groups and a culture of belonging. • Health and wellbeing support via Thrive programme, virtual GP, Gymflex discounts, and menopause support. • “WSP My Hour” allowing one personal hour each day with flexible time make‑up. • Opportunities for training, mentoring and support toward Chartership.
Work Environment
Hybrid