Offshore Geotechnical Engineer

Woodland Consultancy Services; Woking; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Woking is seeking an Offshore Geotechnical Engineer to plan and execute investigations for offshore structures. Candidates should have a degree in Geotechnical Engineering and 5-10 years of relevant experience, alongside skills in pile installation and foundation design. The role offers a hybrid work pattern of 3 days in the office and 2 days at home.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in offshore geotechnical roles with pile & foundations design and installation activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan offshore site investigations and select sampling/testing methods.
• Analyse soil data to interpret lab results and derive geotechnical parameters.
• Prepare geotechnical interpretive and foundation design reports.
• Support foundation design with input for piles and shallow foundations.
• Perform pile analysis and assess installation feasibility.
• Contribute to detailed design stages with geotechnical expertise.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and client specifications.

Skills

Shallow foundations

Pile installation

CPT interpretation

Soil-structure interaction

Geotechnical data interpretation

Finite Element Analysis software (PLAXIS or ABAQUS)

Education

Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering or similar

Job description

OFFSHORE GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER - CONTRACT – SURREY

To be considered for the role, candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Our Client, a global leader in the engineering and construction of major projects for the energy and infrastructure sectors, both offshore and onshore, is currently looking for an Offshore Geotechnical Engineer to join the team in Surrey.

REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering or similar
• Experience: 5-10 years in offshore geotechnical roles with pile & foundations design and installation activities
• Technical skills: shallow foundations, pile installation, CPT interpretation, soil-structure interaction and geotechnical data interpretation..
• IT skills: Finite Element Analysis software (PLAXIS or ABAQUS)

RESPONSIBILITIES

As Offshore Geotechnical Engineer you will be 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.

• Plan Offshore site investigations by defining scopes of work and selecting appropriate sampling/testing methods (e.g., CPT, boreholes).
• Analyse soil data to interpret lab results and derive geotechnical parameters like shear strength and stiffness.
• Prepare Technical Reports, compile Geotechnical Interpretive Reports (GIRs) and Foundation Design Reports (FDRs).
• Support foundation design by providing input for piles, suction caissons and shallow foundations.
• Perform Pile Analysis, calculate axial/lateral capacities and assess installation feasibility.
• Assist Engineering Phases, contribute to FEED and detailed design stages with geotechnical expertise.
• Ensure standards compliance following ISO, API, DNV codes and client specifications.
• Manage Geotechnical Risks, participate in HAZID/HAZOP and review third-party deliverables.
• Uphold Safety & Quality, align with our Client’s HSEQ policies and maintain personal and team safety.
• Coordinate & Collaborate with engineering teams and report findings to stakeholders.

RATE

Please quote what limited company hourly rate you would be looking for.

DURATION

Start ASAP.

WORK PATTERN

Hybrid working of 3 days in the office and 2 days working at home.

We are instructed to only submit to our Client candidates whose qualifications and experience match client’s specifications and can work in the UK.

For more information please contact Suzanne Wood.