Senior Geotechnical Engineer

The main responsibilities of the role are:

• Manage Projects (incl. Budgets, Resources, Client Liaison, Scope Delivery, QA).
• Undertake conceptual and detailed foundation engineering and installation design for offshore wind farms and oil and gas facilities worldwide.
• Author Technical Documentation (such as desk-top studies, geotechnical calculations, leg penetrations, PSI, foundation design etc.) and Operational Documentation (risk assessments and method statements etc.).
• Support Business Development through Tender Preparation and Client Meetings.
• Provide Technical Assurance for projects involving a Geotechnical component. Utilising knowledge and expertise to ensure technical deliverables meet Client objectives.
• Ensure integration between the geotechnical and geophysical disciplines within the Company.
• Maintain high level of technical competency and personal development through background research, lessons learnt, conferences and technical publications.
• Author technical papers to maintain Company position as a leading integrated geoscience consultancy.
• Working with Senior Managers in support of geotechnical related content and to champion geotechnical capability within the Company proactively contributing to the technical development of the Group.
• Coordinate production and quality control of the Geotechnical discipline, in conjunction with the Principal Geotechnical Engineer and the Project Managers.
• With support from the Principal Geotechnical Engineer / Geoscience Director develop and implement standards and procedures for the technical work performed.
• Represent the Company in a professional manner. Maintain a high level of professional integrity, lead by example and act as an ambassador of the Company at all times.

The minimum requirements for the role are:

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology or Geology.
• The ability to demonstrate at least 5 years of experience in geotechnical engineering and foundation design and preferably on marine projects.
• A vision of how you intend to add value to our business.
• You will be chartered – or working towards chartership – through an appropriate organisation.
• The ability to demonstrate an established professional network in the marine geoscience industries.

The following would also be an advantage:

• A Master’s degree or Doctorate in a relevant subject.
• Knowledge of offshore design codes and industry practices.
• Field experience of marine site investigations.
• Experience of foundation design software such as PLAXIS, GRLWEAP, OPile, LPile etc.
• Knowledge and practical experience of GIS systems and a desire to work with these.
• Knowledge of geophysical surveys and interpretation.

We are looking for exceptional people to join our team. You will:

• Share our core values of integrity, hard work, honesty, curiosity and respect for others.
• Have a focus on technical excellence and appreciate the commercial issues of a business.
• Be keen to mentor junior members of our team and work with other senior members to grow the business and help shape our future. Teach and learn in equal measure.
• Be inter-disciplinary in your outlook and strive to integrate geotechnical and foundation engineering with geophysics.
• Be keen to market the business wherever possible and to bring in Clients and new work.
• Be able to demonstrate a desire and curiosity for continuing professional development.
• Be a team player but also be able to work independently at times.
• Be able to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines in what can be a high pressure environment.