Marine Geotechnical Engineer

Hextal Group; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% employer contribution to pension

EUR 5,000 annual budget for training

28 days annual leave plus public holidays

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Hextal Group in Aberdeen is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to conduct ground investigations for offshore projects in the North Sea. The role involves designing borehole programmes, supervising CPT campaigns, and providing crucial geotechnical design parameters for various marine structures.

The ideal candidate will have a BEng or MSc in Geotechnical Engineering or related fields, with at least 5 years of experience in the marine sector. Competitive compensation and benefits include 28 days annual leave and relocation support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in marine or offshore ground investigation.
• Willingness to travel to offshore sites for extended periods.
• Valid offshore survival training (BOSIET/HUET) or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and interpret ground investigations for offshore and coastal projects.
• Design borehole programmes and supervise CPT campaigns.
• Provide geotechnical design parameters for gravity-base foundations and quay walls.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Marine ground investigation

CPT interpretation

Borehole logging

Laboratory testing

Knowledge of Eurocode 7

Education

BEng or MSc in Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, or Earth Sciences

Job description

You will conduct and interpret ground investigations for offshore and coastal projects across the North Sea and Atlantic seaboard. Based in Aberdeen, you will work closely with the marine division's jack‑up fleet, designing borehole programmes, supervising CPT campaigns, and providing geotechnical design parameters for gravity‑base foundations, quay walls, and dredging operations.

What we are looking for

• BEng or MSc in Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, or Earth Sciences
• Minimum 5 years of experience in marine or offshore ground investigation
• Experience with CPT interpretation, borehole logging, and laboratory testing programmes
• Working knowledge of BS EN 1997 (Eurocode 7) and offshore geotechnical standards
• Willingness to travel to offshore sites and work on jack‑up platforms for extended periods
• Valid offshore survival training (BOSIET/HUET) or willingness to obtain

Compensation and benefits

Competitive and market‑aligned, benchmarked annually against European infrastructure peers.

Pension

10% employer contribution from day one. Employee contributions are voluntary.

Holiday

28 days annual leave plus public holidays. Additional days accrue with tenure.

EUR 5,000 annual budget for courses, conferences, and professional certifications.

Relocation

Full relocation support for cross‑border moves, including visa assistance and housing allowance.

Paid sabbatical of up to three months available after ten years of continuous service.

Hextal Group N.V. is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or age. All hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.