Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer

FK Lowry Ltd (part of the Lagan Specialist Contracting Group) is now recruiting for a Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer

Company Overview
FK Lowry Ltd is part of the Lagan Specialist Contracting Group providing specialists piling solutions across Ireland and the UK. Established over 35 years ago and members of the Federation of Piling Specialist, the range of disciplines offered primarily include the design and installation of bored CFA and rotary bored piling, contiguous and secant piled retaining walls and driven precast & steel piling.

Role Overview
​​​​​​​FK Lowry requires a Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer to join our estimating team. Based in Belfast with flexible UK/Ireland locations, the role involves advising on geotechnical design at tender stage for bored and driven piling, and preparing detailed Eurocode design submissions at contract award. Senior candidates should also have experience in bored piled retaining wall design. The position includes developing pile designs, preparing tender estimates, and occasional travel within the UK or Ireland for meetings.

What you'll do
The following reflect the main tasks associated with your position and are not intended to be exclusive or exhaustive.

• To take responsibility for all aspects of detailed Geotechnical Pile design at both at tender and when required at contract award stage.
• Working closely and constructively with Technical Director at tender stage to provide design support as required.
• On Contract award to prepare detailed pile design submissions for issue to external Clients and address technical queries and comments as required.

What you'll bring
As a Senior Design Engineer, your main skills and experience will include:
Essential:

• Third level qualification in Engineering, Bsc or equivalent.
• Min 5 years experience of Geotechnical design experience.
• Primary experience in all aspects of pile design including bored piled retaining walls.
• Proficient in use of key proprietary computer software packages such as Oasys suite which are pertinent to design
• Capable of producing quality design submissions and an ability to self check and produce accurate work
• The ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Desirable:

• Chartered Civil Engineer
• Willingness to assist with the estimating process and issues of priced tender submissions.
• Full valid driving licence.

How we'll reward you
In return, we offer a competitive salary plus we’ll provide a wide selection of lifestyle offers, development and learning programmes, services and support designed to help you manage and balance your work/life priorities.
Our Core Benefits include:

• Employer Pension Contribution
• Company Car/Car Allowance & Fuel Card
• Private Medical Cover
• Life Assurance
• Health Cash Plans
• Childcare Vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Membership of relevant Institutions & Professional Bodies
• Gym Membership

Your application
At Lagan Specialist Contracting, we want everyone to feel welcome. That’s why we want you to know that we'll work with you to make the application process as smooth as possible. So please just let us know if you need any adjustments or support – we'll do whatever we can to help.

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Please refer to the job description for more details.