Senior Geotechnical Engineer (Cables)

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Flexible working

Generous holiday allowance

Enhanced pension scheme

Bonus Scheme

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Newcastle is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical analysis for offshore energy and subsea cable projects. Based in Newcastle, the role focuses on CBRA, burial planning and risk assessment to deliver cost-effective solutions.

You will evaluate seabed conditions, soil properties and geotechnical risks, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimise installation depth and protection.

Qualifications

• Strong background in geotechnical engineering with subsea/cable project experience.
• Experience with Cable Burial Risk Assessments (CBRA) is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, report-writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and undertake Cable Burial Risk Assessments (CBRA).
• Support subsea cable route engineering, burial assessments and trenching design.
• Evaluate seabed conditions, soil properties and geotechnical risks.
• Develop recommendations to optimise cable installation, burial depth and asset protection.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust solutions.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

CBRA

Job description

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Newcastle

£40,000 to £60,000 per Annum, depending on experience

Permanent Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join a specialist engineering business working on complex offshore energy and subsea cable projects.

This position offers the chance to play a key role in cable design and Cable Burial Risk Assessment (CBRA), supporting the development of reliable, cost-effective solutions across the offshore renewables sector.

The Role

Based in Newcastle, the Senior Geotechnical Engineer will be responsible for delivering technical expertise across a range of subsea cable engineering projects, including:

• Leading and undertaking Cable Burial Risk Assessments (CBRA).
• Supporting subsea cable route engineering, burial assessments and trenching design.
• Evaluating seabed conditions, soil properties and geotechnical risks.
• Developing recommendations to optimise cable installation, burial depth and asset protection.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver practical, technically robust solutions.

About You

You’ll have a strong background in geotechnical engineering, ideally with experience in subsea cables, offshore projects and CBRA. Strong analytical skills, technical report writing and the ability to communicate complex engineering concepts are essential. Hold a full UK Driving Licence and full right to work in the UK.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist engineering team delivering challenging offshore projects while contributing to the continued growth of the renewable energy industry.

• Competitive salary
• Bonus Scheme
• Hybrid Working
• Flexible working
• Generous holiday allowance
• Enhanced pension scheme