Senior Geotechnical Engineer & Project Lead

McDermott International,; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the Greater London area seeks a Principal Geotechnical Engineer. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in the oil and gas sector, responsible for solving complex geotechnical issues. Key responsibilities include leading teams, preparing technical reports, and ensuring projects adhere to specifications and standards. Candidates should have a strong engineering background with detailed knowledge of geotechnical practices and be able to work independently as well as manage project teams.

Qualifications

• 15-20 years of experience in oil and gas with major contractors or consultants.
• Knowledge of geotechnical theories, standards, and guidelines.
• Familiarity with offshore foundation design methods is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed geotechnical analyses and design.
• Lead a Geotechnical project team to meet project standards and budget.
• Prepare technical reports and deliver clear design calculations.

Skills

Geotechnical problem-solving

Project coordination

Technical communication

Numerical modelling

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Geotechnical software (e.g., FE analysis, SLOPE, ABAQUS)

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

A leading engineering firm in the Greater London area seeks a Principal Geotechnical Engineer. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in the oil and gas sector, responsible for solving complex geotechnical issues. Key responsibilities include leading teams, preparing technical reports, and ensuring projects adhere to specifications and standards. Candidates should have a strong engineering background with detailed knowledge of geotechnical practices and be able to work independently as well as manage project teams.