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Geotechnical Engineer

Donovan Marrison Ltd

United Kingdom

Hybrid

GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Geotechnical Engineer to join their team in London. This long-term contract role offers the opportunity to work on exciting offshore projects, including wind turbine foundations and subsea installations. You will be responsible for planning and executing geotechnical investigations, ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The position provides a blend of office-based and remote work, making it an ideal opportunity for professionals looking to enhance their expertise in offshore geotechnics. If you are driven, eager to learn, and ready to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years experience in offshore geotechnics and foundations design.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geotechnical or Civil/Structural Engineering.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute geotechnical investigations for offshore structures.
  • Interpret data and provide foundation design recommendations.

Skills

offshore geotechnics
foundations design
CPT interpretation
soil-structure interaction
geotechnical data interpretation
finite element analysis
proactive mindset
multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering
Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

PLAXIS
ABAQUS
GRLWEAP
SPLICE
APILE
LPILE
SETTLE3D

Job description

We are now recruiting for a Geotechnical Engineer with good experience in offshore geotechnics and foundations design. This is a long term contract role, working on behalf of our client, a global engineering and construction contractor working within the offshore wind sector, based at their office in London.

Job Description:

You will be responsible for planning, executing, and interpreting geotechnical investigations to support the design and installation of offshore structures, including wind turbine foundations, oil & gas platforms, subsea pipelines, and seabed installations. The role involves interpretation, data analysis, and foundation design/installation recommendations while ensuring compliance with industry standards and project requirements.

Skills/experience required:

  • 5-10 years experience in offshore geotechnics and foundations design - essential.
  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering.
  • Good knowledge of offshore drilling, CPT interpretation, soil-structure interaction and geotechnical data interpretation.
  • Experience with at least one finite element analysis (PLAXIS, ABAQUS) or pile design software (GRLWEAP, SPLICE, APILE, LPILE, SETTLE3D) would be a plus.
  • Willingness to learn and proactive mindset.
  • Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and offshore environments.

Rate: c. £65 p/h (Ltd - role expected to fall outside of IR35 but subject to pre-contract assessment)

Location: SW London - 3 days p/w office based (minimum), 2 days remote.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

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