Senior/Principal/Chief Geotechnical Engineer – Offshore

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced Senior, Principal, and Chief Geotechnical Engineers to join their dynamic team in Bristol. This role offers the chance to work on prestigious projects in the infrastructure and energy sectors, focusing on advanced geotechnical analysis and offshore geotechnics. With a commitment to career development and flexible working arrangements, this position promises not just a job, but an opportunity to shape the future of engineering. If you're ready to embrace innovation and make a significant impact, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

25 Days Annual Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

Qualifications

• Strong academic background with relevant degree and MSc/PhD preferred.
• Proven geotechnical analysis and design experience in the Offshore sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex geotechnical projects with minimal supervision.
• Ensure advancement in offshore geotechnics and numerical modelling.

Skills

Geotechnical Analysis

Offshore Engineering

Numerical Modelling

Communication Skills

Report Writing

Education

Relevant Degree

MSc or PhD

Tools

FLAC

PLAXIS 2D/3D

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Senior/Principal/Chief Geotechnical Engineer – Offshore, Bristol

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Bristol, United Kingdom

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description

Please click here to view our Ground Engineering & Tunnelling (UK) Landing Page’ .

We have an opportunity for experienced Senior, Principal and Chief Geotechnical Engineers with strong technical credentials and particular focus in advanced geotechnical analysis and offshore geotechnics to support our increasing workload in the UK and globally.

AtkinsRéalis has an impressive portfolio of prestigious geotechnical projects and we need to increase our team to meet the growing demands from our clients, especially in the infrastructure sector (particularly rail, highways & water) and the energy sector which includes carbon capture & storage, renewable energy, low carbon engineering and nuclear power.

We are looking for someone with the drive and enthusiasm to embrace the future. AtkinsRéalis passionately supports career development and has a strong ethos towards technical development and support. We have the depth of knowledge and breadth of expertise to help you build a bright career in this exciting and rapidly evolving sector.

AtkinsRéalis business is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies, with over 20,000 employees worldwide. At AtkinsRéalis, we offer more than just a job; we offer an opportunity to make a difference and shape the world to benefit future generations and the natural environment. As one of the UK’s leading geotechnical consultancies, AtkinsRéalis offers a comprehensive service in ground engineering. With more than 280 UK based ground engineering professionals, AtkinsRéalis’ geotechnical reputation is built on the skills, excellence, and commitment of our people.

Requirements:

We are looking for a range of staff who will take on either Senior, Principal or Chief Geotechnical Engineering roles in our Ground Engineering business. We are looking for staff who can lead complex geotechnical projects with minimal supervision, work in a technical review function and to support AtkinsRéalis’ colleagues to increase their understanding about advanced geotechnical principals and offshore geotechnics.

The successful candidate will be expected to hold a pivotal role in both the Offshore Geotechnics and Numerical Modelling Technical Disciplines, ensuring that AtkinsRéalis continue to push the envelope of our geotechnical design and modelling capability.

The candidate should have:

• A strong academic background with a relevant degree and ideally an MSc or PhD in a relevant subject.
• Proven geotechnical analysis and design experience, with experience in the Offshore sector.
• Experience in leading offshore design including offshore foundation design (monopile, jacket foundations and suction caissons), driveability, cable burial trench ability and deep-water anchoring.
• Detailed understanding of advanced constitutive soil models, parameter selection for such models, soil-structure interaction, and experience of numerical modelling software (FLAC, PLAXIS 2D / 3D etc.) in addition to standard geotechnical software.
• Experience in validation of geotechnical numerical analysis and numerical model calibration.
• Experience in managing the process of geotechnical numerical analysis within an interdisciplinary project environment.
• A desire to drive digital innovation and further AtkinsRéalis’ capability in offshore geotechnics and advanced geotechnical analysis.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence to liaise with clients and engineers from other disciplines.
• Excellent report writing skills with the ability to self-check and produce accurate work.
• A willingness to travel on short assignments both within the UK and overseas.
• Working towards or holding Chartered status.
• A valid UK driving licence.

The office location can be discussed at interview, with a preference for work to be from our Croydon, Epsom, London, Glasgow or Bristol office.

What we offer?

AtkinsRéalis recognise that there are many well qualified people who are looking to further their career, but who cannot commit to full time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how we can accommodate individual requirements. As part of this commitment, we understand the need for a diverse and flexible workforce, where a work-life balance is important. So, by default AtkinsRéalis offers flexible working, where there is no fixed 9 ‘till 5, no need for a 5-day week, no requirement for a full-time contract, and no requirement to spend all your working time in the office.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary that is regularly tested against other consultants with a default 25-days leave each year plus bank holidays and options to buy some or sell of that leave. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

New name, new era. We are AtkinsRéalis. It will take some time for all our information to update – you can still refer to our fantastic benefits via the link below:

YourReward at SNC-Lavalin (snclavalin.com).

Training:

AtkinsRéalis is committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual’s abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.

Additional Information:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

#LI-INFRASTRUCTURE | #LI-UK

Worker Type

Employee

Job Description

Please click here to view our Ground Engineering & Tunnelling (UK) Landing Page’ .

We have an opportunity for experienced Senior, Principal and Chief Geotechnical Engineers with strong technical credentials and particular focus in advanced geotechnical analysis and offshore geotechnics to support our increasing workload in the UK and globally.

AtkinsRéalis has an impressive portfolio of prestigious geotechnical projects and we need to increase our team to meet the growing demands from our clients, especially in the infrastructure sector (particularly rail, highways & water) and the energy sector which includes carbon capture & storage, renewable energy, low carbon engineering and nuclear power.

We are looking for someone with the drive and enthusiasm to embrace the future. AtkinsRéalis passionately supports career development and has a strong ethos towards technical development and support. We have the depth of knowledge and breadth of expertise to help you build a bright career in this exciting and rapidly evolving sector.

AtkinsRéalis business is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies, with over 20,000 employees worldwide. At AtkinsRéalis, we offer more than just a job; we offer an opportunity to make a difference and shape the world to benefit future generations and the natural environment. As one of the UK’s leading geotechnical consultancies, AtkinsRéalis offers a comprehensive service in ground engineering. With more than 280 UK based ground engineering professionals, AtkinsRéalis’ geotechnical reputation is built on the skills, excellence, and commitment of our people.

Requirements:

We are looking for a range of staff who will take on either Senior, Principal or Chief Geotechnical Engineering roles in our Ground Engineering business. We are looking for staff who can lead complex geotechnical projects with minimal supervision, work in a technical review function and to support AtkinsRéalis’ colleagues to increase their understanding about advanced geotechnical principals and offshore geotechnics.

The successful candidate will be expected to hold a pivotal role in both the Offshore Geotechnics and Numerical Modelling Technical Disciplines, ensuring that AtkinsRéalis continue to push the envelope of our geotechnical design and modelling capability.

The candidate should have:

A strong academic background with a relevant degree and ideally an MSc or PhD in a relevant subject.

Proven geotechnical analysis and design experience, with experience in the Offshore sector.

Experience in leading offshore design including offshore foundation design (monopile, jacket foundations and suction caissons), driveability, cable burial trench ability and deep-water anchoring.

Detailed understanding of advanced constitutive soil models, parameter selection for such models, soil-structure interaction, and experience of numerical modelling software (FLAC, PLAXIS 2D / 3D etc.) in addition to standard geotechnical software.

Experience in validation of geotechnical numerical analysis and numerical model calibration.

Experience in managing the process of geotechnical numerical analysis within an interdisciplinary project environment.

A desire to drive digital innovation and further AtkinsRéalis’ capability in offshore geotechnics and advanced geotechnical analysis.

Excellent communication skills and confidence to liaise with clients and engineers from other disciplines.

Excellent report writing skills with the ability to self-check and produce accurate work.

A willingness to travel on short assignments both within the UK and overseas.

Working towards or holding Chartered status.

A valid UK driving licence.

The office location can be discussed at interview, with a preference for work to be from our Croydon, Epsom, London, Glasgow or Bristol office.

What we offer?

AtkinsRéalis recognise that there are many well qualified people who are looking to further their career, but who cannot commit to full time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how we can accommodate individual requirements. As part of this commitment, we understand the need for a diverse and flexible workforce, where a work-life balance is important. So, by default AtkinsRéalis offers flexible working, where there is no fixed 9 ‘till 5, no need for a 5-day week, no requirement for a full-time contract, and no requirement to spend all your working time in the office.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary that is regularly tested against other consultants with a default 25-days leave each year plus bank holidays and options to buy some or sell of that leave. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

New name, new era. We are AtkinsRéalis. It will take some time for all our information to update – you can still refer to our fantastic benefits via the link below:

YourReward at SNC-Lavalin (snclavalin.com).

Training:

AtkinsRéalis is committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual’s abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.

Additional Information:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

#LI-INFRASTRUCTURE | #LI-UK

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.