Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Ayesa is a globally-oriented, forward-thinking company deeply committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, equity, and sustainability. These principles form the bedrock of our dedication to our 12,000+ employees and serve as the driving forces behind our spirit of innovation.

With a presence in over 40 countries worldwide, Ayesa has earned a prominent international reputation in various engineering fields, including infrastructure, water conveyance and treatment systems, transportation, marine projects, waste management, aeronautics, and defense. Additionally, Ayesa is a well-established technology consultancy, specializing in facilitating the digital transformation of large corporations, particularly in the utilities sector, and providing technological solutions for public institutions.

We are currently expanding our Belfast operations to accommodate increasing demand from our solid client base, which includes many of Northern Ireland’s premier civil and building contractors. We are always thinking about better solutions and constantly trying to improve. We love challenges and we are never complacent. We challenge convention, and are committed to creativity.

As part of a growing team with a high level of commitment to excellence, you will be provided with the unique opportunity to work alongside leading experts in the field of Geotechnical Engineering. We believe in collaboration and sharing experience and knowledge to ensure continued learning and development. AYESA provides an environment where passionate and dedicated professionals can excel while gaining experience working on a variety of national projects with a diverse client base, promising new challenges and experiences every day.

You will contribute to creating value for our clients by developing expert technical solutions for complex problems on large infrastructure projects. Typically, these projects will be at construction stage, and the issues we address are real and immediate. So we offer opportunities to use your creative thinking skills, to develop creative yet buildable solutions and to see these solutions implemented on a daily basis. We will provide you with opportunities and resources for career development and together we will define your continuous professional development and career progression.

We offer opportunities to work on a variety of projects including tunnels, shafts, deep basements and station boxes, railway earthworks and structures, marine structures and other assets. Assisted by your team, you will be given responsibility for overall project delivery, from client management to development of technical solutions and cost and program control. You will be challenged but you will find this position highly rewarding.

Key Accountabilities:

• The candidate will have responsibility for client interface, technical direction, budgetary control and day to day management of junior engineers.
• Management of relationships with key clients and contacts across the business including client liaison and development.
• Management of projects within time, cost and quality constraints and standards.
• Management of the day-to-day work of the team.
• Monitors and manages compliance and KPI’s.
• Business development including the preparation of tender submissions.
• Estimating, pricing and delivering against work targets.

Key Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

• 6+ years’ experience in Geotechnical design.
• Has achieved Chartered status.
• Ideally have a degree in Civil Engineering.
• Deep understanding of the principles of Civil/Geotechnical Engineering.
• Demonstrate an ability to understand complex problems and to conceive innovative solutions.
• Experienced & confident with report writing and presentation skills.
• Can effectively communicate with clients, colleagues and outside agencies and build effective working relationships and always aiming to exceed client expectations.
• Adheres to all Codes of Practice, Design Standards and Health and Safety Regulations.
• Represent and promote Byrne Looby Partners in a professional manner and develop effective working relationships with clients and potential clients.
• Is committed to Continued Professional Development.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Technical Excellence (Project & Financial Delivery, Team Effectiveness & Evolution).
• Commitment to Clients (Communication, Value & Care).
• Investing in our People (Individual Focus, Collective Focus & Leadership).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunity for career advancement within a growing and innovative organization.
• Engaging and collaborative work environment that encourages continuous learning and professional development.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.