Geotechnical Engineer - Offshore Foundations

Role details:

• Job title: Geotechnical Engineer
• Office based: 3 days per week minimum / 2 days at home
• Location: South West London/Surrey
• Rate: £60-70 p/h
• Duration: 12 month contract
• OUTSIDE IR35 / Ltd

The Energy Division at ARM is currently recruiting an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join a well-established leading offshore installation contractor, who specializes in providing engineering and design services for pipelines and large offshore structures that support the Energy sector.

Job Overview:

The Offshore Geotechnical Engineer is 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.

In this position you will be involved in:

1. Site Investigation Planning & Execution

• Develop geotechnical investigation scopes of work (SOW) for offshore projects.
• Select appropriate sampling and in-situ testing methods (CPT, boreholes, vane shear, etc.).

2. Data Analysis & Reporting

• Interpret soil laboratory test results (triaxial, consolidation, cyclic testing).
• Develop geotechnical design parameters (shear strength, stiffness, bearing capacity).
• Prepare Geotechnical Interpretive Reports (GIRs) and Foundation Design Reports (FDRs).

3. Foundation Design Support

• Provide geotechnical input for pile design, suction caissons, and shallow foundations.
• Perform axial and lateral pile capacity calculations (API, DNV, ISO methods).
• Perform pile installation analysis (pile driveability, refusal, set-up effects).
• Support FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) and detailed design phases.

4. Compliance & Standards

• Ensure adherence to ISO #removed#, API RP 2GEO, DNV-RP-C212, and client specifications.
• Participate in risk assessments (HAZID/HAZOP) related to geotechnical uncertainties.
• Review third-party reports and contractor deliverables for technical accuracy.
• Maintain awareness of current requirements and the latest Industry Codes and Standards including statutory rules and regulations.
• Ensure that all activities are carried out in a manner consistent with company policy on health, safety, quality, and environmental matters in accordance with company-specific procedures.
• Ensure personal safety and that of others is not compromised or placed at risk.

5. Project & Client Management

• Coordinate with civil, structural, and marine teams for integrated solutions.
• Provide technical support during offshore construction and installation.
• Communicate findings to clients, regulators, and certification bodies.

Requirements needed for this opportunity:

• 5-10 years experience in offshore geotechnics and foundations design.
• Bachelor's or Master's 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.

How to apply:

If you are interested, please submit your application.