Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer

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FK Lowry Ltd (part of the Lagan Specialist Contracting Group) is now recruiting for a Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer Company:FK Lowry Ltd Job Type:Full-time - Permanent Location:Flexible 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 We have a requirement for a Geotechnical Designer at Senior or Intermediate level to work within our existing estimating team. Whilst our head office is based in Belfast, FK Lowry work throughout the UK and Ireland and so the work location is flexible. Your role will be to advise on geotechnical design requirements at tender stage for all aspects of bored and driven piling work, and the preparation of detailed design submission to current Eurocode requirements at contract award. Experience of bored piled retaining wall design would also be required for the senior role. The preferred candidate would also be willing to develop the pile designs and prepare tender estimates using for submissions to the Client. You may occasionally be required to travel within the UK or Ireland to attend meetings if required. 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. Provide support and guidance to Contracts staff to ensure effective and efficient delivery of contracts in line with design requirements. Work with the Technical Director when required to develop the tender design and to prepare tender estimates using internal company software for submission to Clients. Build a key relationship with Business Development Manager to continue to build the professional image of the Company to all external bodies Preferred candidate would also be willing to develop and prepare tender estimates for submission to the client. 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 well 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. Thats 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. To apply for this post please see below link: We wish you every success in your application. The closing date for completed applications is Friday 2nd January 2026 LAGAN SPECIALIST CONTRACTING ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITES EMPLOYER Benefits: employer pension contribution company car / car allowance & fuel card private medical cover life assurance
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Location:
London
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering | Design

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