Graduate Geotechnical Engineer/Engineering Geologist

Global Maritime; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in maritime services is seeking a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer/Engineering Geologist. This role involves delivering geotechnical engineering analyses and consultancy projects, particularly emphasizing renewable energy developments. Ideal for graduates passionate about geotechnical engineering, the position offers extensive training and development opportunities within an innovative team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Geosciences with geotechnical focus.
• Strong understanding of geotechnical principles.
• Willingness to work offshore is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support geoscience consultancy projects.
• Provide ground characterization and risk management.
• Assist in design and management of testing campaigns.

Skills

Soil Mechanics

Geotechnical Engineering

Report Writing

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Geosciences

Tools

Finite Element Method software

Engineering analysis tools

Job description

Graduate Geotechnical Engineer/Engineering Geologist

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Job Title: Graduate Geotechnical Engineer/Engineering Geologist

Grade: Graduate Engineer

Department: Geosciences

Location: London/Newcastle

Introduction

Global Maritime understands the challenges of the sea. Our Geosciences service relies on the technical expertise and practical experience of our geo professionals in order to enable our clients to plan, design and install their offshore projects whilst maximizing value and minimizing risk.

Geosciences is Global Maritime’s newest business stream and forming a key pillar of our future business strategy. An increasing pipeline of renewables, decommissioning and subsea oil and gas projects is driving growth. The ever-increasing scale of offshore renewable projects and progress into deeper waters is driving innovation in our geosciences business. Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology are critical parts of our geoscience business stream and are core technical competency areas for our clients.

Role Purpose

To deliver geotechnical engineering analyses, consultancy and marine warranty surveying projects and assist with proposal writing, group marketing and technical development in accordance with the quality management system. The geotechnical engineer in this role will have the opportunity to work on suite of offshore geotechnical projects with emphasis on renewable energy developments. We are looking for a graduate engineer or an engineer with some experience in geotechnical engineering to join our highly motivated team of geoscience experts with plentitude of training and knowledge transfer opportunities.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of geoscience consultancy projects to meet quality and budget expectations, mentored by senior members of the geoscience business.
• Multi-disciplinary support and rotation between geoscience business streams
• Provide ground characterisation and ground risk management support to a range of projects, including engineering geological desktop studies, integrated ground models, Geotechnical Interpretative Reports, Cable Burial Risk Assessments and Cable Burial Assessments.
• Geotechnical Interpretative Reporting, and derivation of design soil parameters
• Assist in the design and management of laboratory testing campaigns
• Participate in the creation of integrated ground models.
• Support the origination of detailed technical reports, supported by senior team members.
• Provide support to the scoping, specification, and management of offshore surveys.
• Assessing geohazard risks for various offshore projects
• Assist in creating integrated ground models
• Perform foundation design and assessment for different infrastructures including Jack-ups, fixed and floating wind turbine generators
• Under guidance, perform advanced numerical modelling using Finite Element Method
• Prepare reports and document reviews
• Provide advice and support to colleagues and attend client sites to participate in meetings
• Assist in projects to improve our capability and competitiveness, including assisting in the improvement and up-keep of engineering software and analysis tools
• Assist in the marketing of Global Maritime
• Assist with the delivery of services across Global Maritime’s business streams as workload demands.
  
  
  

Specific Skills, Knowledge And Experience Required

• A degree in Civil Engineering or Geosciences, with Geotechnical or Engineering Geology related studies
• Fundamental understanding of soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering principles
• Post graduate degrees and work experience in offshore geotechnical engineering or engineering geology are an advantage
• Working ability in a range of engineering or geoscience analysis tools
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills
• Willingness to work offshore in the role of Offshore Client Representative is desirable
  
  
  

Role Competencies

• Works as an effective member of a team and is aware of personal and wider goals
• Communicates technical information in a professional manner with colleagues and sometimes external clients
• Developing problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Manages own workload and prioritises tasks to meet deadlines and keep within budget
• Efficiently supports and seeks input from multiple geoscience disciplines to solve complex problems, supported by senior members of the geoscience team.
• Uses a knowledge of team objectives and is self-motivated to deliver on individual and team objectives.
  
  
  

Health and Safety

To uphold the Company’s Health & Safety requirements with particular regard to agreed codes of practice and safe methods of working.

Quality

To follow the group Business Management System

Equalities

To uphold and carry out the duties of the post with due regard to the Company’s ‘Equal Opportunities and Dignity at Work Policy’.

Company Values

To uphold the company values as set out in the Mission Statement.

Your duties will be as set out in the above job description but please note that the Company reserves the right to update your job description from time to time, to reflect changes in, or to, your role. You will be consulted about any proposed changes. The list of duties in this job description should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive.

There will be other duties and requirements associated with your job and, in addition, as a term of your employment you may be required to undertake various other duties as may reasonably be required by the business of you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Maritime Transportation

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