Principal Geotechnical Engineer

About the role

With support from senior colleagues, initial duties and responsibilities will include: Supervision of mineral resource drilling programmes and geological core logging Planning procurement and management of ground investigations and preparation of factual and interpretative reports Undertaking routine quarry inspections, aggregate sampling and sample management Generating and manging geological / geotechnical databases; Petrographic analyses and preparation of technical reports Reviewing, interpreting and reporting the results of routine aggregate analysis; and Preparing geological Conceptual Site Models. The position will involve regular site work which may involve working on sites away from home for short periods. It is desirable that applicants have some experience of using CAD or GIS software. About you: Candidates should be able to demonstrate: BSc Geology (or related subject) and formal academic training in Earth Science Experience of core logging and sampling would be useful An effective communicator, both verbally and within written reports Familiarity with CAD, ArcGIS, MapInfo or QGIS would be advantageous A full driving licence valid in Ireland/the EU SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 4000 staff across 6 regions - including over 1700 staff across Europe. SLR's 'one team' culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including a company pension and healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day's annual leave, SLR offer agile working which allows staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life Culture & Inclusion at SLR We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent. Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR. SLR Commitment - All applicants with a disability who meet the essential requirements for the job will be guaranteed an interview in line with our Disability Confident Committed stat