Geotechnical Engineer (Offshore)

Penguin Recruitment; King's Lynn and West Norfolk; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established provider in geotechnical solutions is seeking an Offshore Geotechnical Engineer in Norfolk. This role involves leading offshore ground investigation activities and requires prior offshore experience in the energy industry. The position offers competitive salary between £30,000 and £38,000, with growth opportunities and supportive work culture. Candidates must possess a degree in relevant engineering fields and full UK working rights.

Benefits

Competitive pay package

Offshore and site-related bonuses

Ongoing training and development

Enhanced pension contributions

Qualifications

• Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in the offshore energy industry.
• Practical knowledge of investigation tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead offshore ground investigation campaigns.
• Conduct soil testing and data evaluation.
• Support construction and design decisions.
• Produce detailed documentation and presentations.

Skills

Offshore geotechnical experience

Ground modelling

Design principles

Site assessment

Education

Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline

Tools

Geotechnical software

Offshore investigation tools

Job description

Geotechnical Engineer (Offshore)

Location: Norfolk

Reference: BY(phone number removed)

Salary: £30,000 - £38,000.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Offshore Geotechnical Engineer to join a well-established provider of geotechnical solutions within the global offshore energy industry. This role will see you involved in innovative offshore work, focusing on ground investigation activities, geotechnical interpretation, and engineering design-while continuing to build specialist expertise and advance your professional development.

What You Can Expect in the Offshore Geotechnical Engineer Position

• Competitive pay package (£30,000‑£38,000) plus offshore and site‑related bonuses
• Exposure to projects across international locations
• The chance to contribute to major offshore energy developments
• Supportive, team‑driven working culture
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Enhanced pension contributions

Main Duties of the Geotechnical Engineer role

• Lead and coordinate offshore ground investigation campaigns
• Undertake analytical tasks including soil testing, data evaluation, and interpretation
• Deliver expert technical input to support construction and design decisions
• Produce clear, detailed documentation and presentations for clients and internal teams
• Maintain strict safety and quality standards throughout project delivery

Geotechnical Engineers considered will have

• A degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline
• Previous offshore geotechnical experience, preferably within the energy industry
• Practical knowledge of offshore investigation tools and geotechnical software
• Strong skills in ground modelling, design principles, and site assessment
• Willingness to work offshore for extended project periods
• Ability to travel to the Norfolk based office
• Full UK working rights
• A valid UK driving licence

If you are interested in this or other roles in Geotechnical Engineering/Consulting roles please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to (url removed). This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.