Senior/Principal Geotechnical Engineer

jobs24.co.uk; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior/Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join their dynamic team in Bristol. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead offshore geotechnics projects, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to the rapidly growing offshore wind sector. With a strong legacy in engineering consultancy, the firm is committed to innovation and excellence, making it an exciting place for professionals looking to make a significant impact. If you have a passion for geotechnics and want to be part of transformative projects, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in offshore geotechnics and site investigation.
• Chartered status as a civil engineer or geologist is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead offshore geotechnics projects and provide technical reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers and support team development.

Skills

Offshore Geotechnics

Site Investigation

Foundation Design

Soil-Structure Interaction

Ground Risk Management

Business Development

Mentoring

Client Liaison

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Geology

Postgraduate Qualification in Geotechnical Subject

Job description

Kent is looking for a Senior/Principal Geotechnical Engineer to be based in Bristol. Following recent wins in offshore wind, we are looking to expand the geotechnical engineering team at Kent. Our current portfolio of projects includes several offshore windfarms which, together, have the potential to power a third of the UK's households. This is a fantastic opportunity to take a leading role in the ground engineering input to some of our most challenging projects.

Kent's offshore engineering capability dates back to the 1970s and we have been at the forefront of the market ever since. Building on our legacy of work in the oil and gas sector, we have successfully transferred many of our skills onto a growing number of fixed and floating offshore renewables projects. Kent has been contributing to the expansion of the offshore wind sector in the UK and beyond since the early 2000s, and now has an extensive portfolio of installed and operational projects around the world.

This role provides an opportunity to join this successful team in an exciting and growing market. We are open to the successful candidate being based in any of our UK offices and offer flexible working arrangements.

Skills & Responsibilities:

• Acting as discipline lead in the delivery of offshore geotechnics projects.
• Providing technical reviews.
• Mentoring junior geotechnical engineers and supporting the development of the team's capability.
• Involvement in business development, team strategy, and people management.
• Developing and expanding our Offshore Wind geotechnics capability.
• Performing other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management.

Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience:

• Excellent technical skills and extensive experience in Offshore Geotechnics covering site investigation and characterization, ground risk management, foundation design, soil-structure interaction, and foundation installation.
• Experience in planning, scoping, and specifying offshore geotechnical surveys and advanced laboratory testing.
• Experience as a senior/principal geotechnical engineer within multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-moving engineering consultancy environment.
• Understanding of the engineering consultancy and design markets, including relationships with clients, work planning, and commercial management.
• A degree in civil engineering or geology with a postgraduate qualification in a geotechnical subject.
• Chartered status as either a civil engineer or geologist.

Communication:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and lead geotechnical design teams.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence to liaise with clients.

Behaviour/Core Competencies:

• Good commercial track record in negotiating and running successful jobs.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• A willingness to travel on short assignments both within the UK and overseas.