Offshore Geotechnical Engineer - Pile & Foundation Design

JAB Recruitment; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in engineering is seeking an Offshore Geotechnical Engineer for a long-term contract in the UK. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in offshore geotechnical engineering, focusing on foundation and pile design. Responsibilities include planning offshore investigations, analyzing soil data, and preparing technical reports. The role requires full compliance with industry standards and strong collaboration with engineering teams. This position is exclusive to UK residents with the right to work.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years’ experience in offshore geotechnical engineering, including foundation and pile design and installation.
• Strong understanding of geotechnical methods and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan offshore site investigations and define scopes of work.
• Analyse soil and laboratory data to derive key geotechnical parameters.
• Prepare technical documentation including Geotechnical Interpretive Reports.
• Support foundation design for various offshore structures.
• Perform pile analyses and evaluate installation feasibility.
• Ensure compliance with industry codes and specifications.

Skills

Geotechnical interpretation

Shallow foundation and pile design

Offshore installation feasibility assessments

Education

Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering or related discipline

Tools

GRLWEAP

Finite Element Analysis tools (PLAXIS, ABAQUS)

Job description

A leading recruitment agency in engineering is seeking an Offshore Geotechnical Engineer for a long-term contract in the UK. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in offshore geotechnical engineering, focusing on foundation and pile design. Responsibilities include planning offshore investigations, analyzing soil data, and preparing technical reports. The role requires full compliance with industry standards and strong collaboration with engineering teams. This position is exclusive to UK residents with the right to work.