Head of Geotech Engineering - Offshore Wind

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is seeking a Head of Geotech Engineering with substantial experience in offshore wind projects. The role includes leading the design of offshore wind farms, managing multidisciplinary teams, and fostering innovation in geotechnical engineering. Candidates should possess a degree in a relevant engineering field, coupled with significant offshore experience. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in offshore geotechnical engineering.
• Experience in offshore/marine engineering, particularly offshore wind.
• Ability to communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects for the design of offshore wind farms.
• Work closely with clients, contractors, and developers.
• Participate in the development of technical resources and professional growth.

Skills

Geotechnical experience

Offshore engineering

Geotechnical calculations

Foundation design software (e.g., GRLWEAP, PLAXIS)

Leadership and mentoring

Education

Degree in Geotechnical/Civil or Structural Engineering/Geology

Tools

GRLWEAP

PLAXIS

LPile

Job description

Job DescriptionHead of Geotech Engineering - Offshore Wind

Geotechnical Design Engineering - Offshore Wind Foundations - UK, Europe & Rest of World

Opportunity for Principal / Lead Geotechnical to play leading role in design of major offshore wind farms - Foundations design.

Must have Geotechnical experience in Offshore Engineering - ideally Foundations for either Offshore Wind.

Essential

• Degree in Geotechnical/ Civil or Structural Engineering/ Geology / Engineering Geology.
• Experience in the Offshore/ Marine engineering - Offshore wind

• Experience of geotechnical calculations
• Offshore Foundation design experience eg O&G or Wind or Marine.
• 7 years experience, have an education in a relevant engineering field and have predominantly worked within offshore geotechnical engineering and have good knowledge of the discipline.

Desirable

• Geotechnics, structures, and dynamics of offshore foundations (Wind )
• Foundation Design Software eg GRLWEAP, OPile, PLAXIS, LPile
• GIS
• Geophysical
• Chartered Engineer - or keen to become Chartered
• Ability to Team Lead/ Mentor engineers.
• The use of advanced calculation models and FE-modelling

Role:

Working in close relationship with clients, contractors and developers - projects are varied and include the detailed design of offshore wind farms in UK and Europe.

Lead, Participate & potentially Manage projects from conceptual studies through to detailed design, and follow-up monitoring and assessment.

Projects are carried out in close collaboration with other departments and through consultation with other specialists. This continuously provides inspiration for innovation within the geotechnical field.

Good communication and organisational skills and are able to deal with the daily demands of working within a multidisciplinary design team.

Good leadership skills and are willing to participate actively in the on-going development of both technical resources and professional development

Location is flexible. Work from home is possible.

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