Overview

We are seeking an accomplished and forward thinking Principal / Lead Geotechnical Engineer to join our expanding Dublin team. This senior role is ideal for a technically experienced, people focused professional who thrives on delivering high quality geotechnical solutions within complex, multidisciplinary environments. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in projects across the Pharmaceutical and Data Centre sectors, supporting both early stage geotechnical strategy and detailed design through to construction.

This position offers the opportunity to lead geotechnical components of major industrial projects while further developing your technical, project management, and leadership capabilities. You will also play a key role in guiding and mentoring team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative design culture.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee geotechnical input across a broad portfolio of projects, including site characterisation, foundation design, earthworks, ground improvement, retaining structures, settlement assessments, and geotechnical risk management.
Provide strong technical leadership—reviewing, guiding, and challenging geotechnical analyses and design outputs to ensure robust engineering solutions.
Deliver geotechnical design support throughout all project stages: due diligence, planning and permitting, detailed design, and on-site construction.
Collaborate closely with Civil and Structural Engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of geotechnical design within overall project delivery.
Offer expert guidance during construction, resolving ground related issues efficiently and supporting contractors with practical, buildable solutions.
Maintain a proactive focus on safety, quality, and environmental best practice, ensuring designs meet the highest technical standards.
Produce clear, concise, and technically rigorous reports, assessments, and design documentation.
Manage, mentor, and support design personnel, encouraging growth, capability development, and technical excellence within the team.
Build strong working relationships with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary design teams to ensure aligned project objectives.
Demonstrate agility in responding to changing ground conditions, project requirements, and site driven challenges.
Apply deep knowledge of geotechnical analysis and design tools, including software used for slope stability, settlement modelling, foundation design, and soil-structure interaction.
Ensure delivery to challenging deadlines while maintaining high technical quality.
Apply advanced understanding of Eurocode 7, relevant international standards, and industry best practice.
Provide geotechnical support to projects across Ireland and wider European regions, adapting to varied geological and regulatory environments.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, or related discipline.
Chartered status with Engineers Ireland or equivalent.
Minimum 15 years’ post‑graduate experience within engineering or geotechnical consultancy environments.
Deep expertise in geology, ground investigation design, geotechnical interpretation, earthworks, and associated engineering principles.

Key Requirements:

Extensive experience delivering geotechnical design on large industrial projects; experience in Pharmaceutical, Semiconductor, Food, Energy, or Data Centre developments is strongly advantageous.
Thorough understanding of ground investigation scoping, supervision, interpretation, and the development of geotechnical models.
Strong analytical skills, with proven experience in advanced geotechnical design and numerical modelling.
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams and engage effectively with project stakeholders.

Why PM Group?

As an employee-owned company, we are inclusive, committed and driven. Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability are the heart of our new 2025 business strategy. Click here to read more in our Corporate Responsibility and Heath, Safety & Well-being Report 2022.

Inclusion and Diversity are core to our culture and values. Wherever we work, we commit to a culture of mutual respect and belonging by building a truly inclusive workplace rich in diverse people, talents and ideas. Valuing the contributions of all our people and respecting individual differences will sustain our growth into the future.

PM Group is committed to ensuring our hiring process is fair and accessible to all and will provide candidates with disabilities with reasonable accommodations required to participate in the recruitment process. If you require any assistance in this regard, please let us know.

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Principal / Lead Geotechnical Engineer

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