Senior/Principal Geotechnical Engineer (GIR) - Outside IR35

Kent; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Diversity & inclusion

Employee networks

Job summary

Kent is seeking a Geotechnical Interpretative Report (GIR) specialist for an Offshore Energy project. The role involves managing incoming geotechnical data, coordinating lab testing schedules, and providing technical advice on testing parameters.

You will interpret in situ and laboratory data, derive design parameters, and liaise with the ground modelling team to integrate geotechnical data into site models.

Qualifications

• Experience with geotechnical data handling and reporting.
• Ability to coordinate lab testing schedules and advise on testing parameters.
• Proficient in interpreting in-situ and laboratory geotechnical tests, including advanced procedures.
• Experience deriving geotechnical parameters for design work.
• Collaborative work with ground modelling teams.

Responsibilities

• Managing incoming geotechnical data.
• Review geotechnical lab testing schedules and provide technical advice on testing parameters.
• Interpretation of in situ and laboratory geotechnical testing, including advanced tests.
• Derivation of geotechnical parameters for design.
• Liaison with ground modelling team for integration of geotechnical data into site ground models.
• Identification and mitigation of ground risks.
• Reporting.

Skills

Geotechnical data management

Lab testing coordination

Test interpretation (in-situ & lab)

Design parameter derivation

Ground modelling liaison

Risk mitigation

Technical reporting

Job description

Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

About you:

Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. 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 abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs:

As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

• We PLAY BIG
• We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
• We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
• We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us:

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

Scope of Work:

Kent is looking for a Geotechnical Interpretative Report (GIR) for Offshore Energy project.

Key Requirements:

The Contractor will deliver a Geotechnical Interpretative Report, including:

• Managing incoming geotechnical data
• Review geotechnical lab testing schedules and provide technical advice on testing parameters
• Interpretation of in situ and laboratory geotechnical testing, including advanced tests
• Derivation of geotechnical parameters for design
• Liaison with ground modelling team for integration of geotechnical data into site ground models
• Identification and mitigation of ground risks
• Reporting

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. 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 abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.