Principal Geotechnical Engineer Offshore Wind

JR United Kingdom; Bradley Stoke; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to lead innovative offshore wind projects. You will take charge of the design and implementation phases, ensuring feasibility and sustainability, while mentoring a team and contributing to business growth. A competitive salary and benefits are offered, along with opportunities for career advancement in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life cover

Income protection

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience in offshore wind geotechnical design.
• Skilled in numerical modelling and foundation design.
• Strong leadership and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical design across all project stages.
• Design offshore foundations and oversee site investigations.
• Mentor junior engineers and support business development.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Numerical modelling

Foundation design

Leadership

Client-facing skills

Passion for renewables

Tools

PLAXIS

LS-DYNA

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ersg Ltd

Location:

bradley stoke, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

07.06.2025

Expiry Date:

22.07.2025

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Job Description:

Principal Geotechnical Engineer - Offshore Wind
? Bristol | Hybrid | Permanent
? Renewable Energy / Offshore Projects

Are you an experienced geotechnical engineer ready to lead cutting-edge offshore wind projects? Join a leading consultancy delivering world-class engineering solutions for the global energy transition.

The Role

Principal Geotechnical Engineer - Offshore Wind
? Bristol | Hybrid | Permanent
? Renewable Energy / Offshore Projects

Are you an experienced geotechnical engineer ready to lead cutting-edge offshore wind projects? Join a leading consultancy delivering world-class engineering solutions for the global energy transition.

The Role

• Lead geotechnical design across all project stages (concept to installation).

• Design offshore foundations (e.g. monopiles, suction caissons).

• Oversee and interpret offshore site investigations and lab testing.

• Conduct installation assessments (driveability, drillability, cyclic loading).

• Use advanced software (e.g. PLAXIS, LS-DYNA).

• Mentor junior engineers and support business development.
  

About You

• Proven experience in offshore wind geotechnical design.

• Skilled in numerical modelling and foundation design.

• Strong leadership and client-facing skills.

• Passion for renewables and innovation.
  

What's on Offer

• Exciting offshore wind projects with global impact.

• Supportive, inclusive team culture.

• Competitive salary + private medical, life cover, income protection, and more.

• Career growth and flexible working.
  

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.