Senior/Principal Geotechnical Engineer - Offshore

Talent Link; Epsom; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Link is seeking experienced Geotechnical Engineers (Offshore) across Senior, Principal, Associate, and Chief levels to join our Ground Engineering team in the UK. The roles cover prestigious offshore and infrastructure projects across energy, rail, highways, water, renewables, carbon capture and nuclear sectors.

Responsibilities for Senior/Principal Geotechnical Engineer (Offshore) include leading complex offshore projects, foundation design, numerical analysis validation, and mentoring

Qualifications

• Relevant degree with MSc or PhD preferred.
• Chartered status or working towards.
• Proven geotechnical analysis and design experience with strong offshore focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex offshore geotechnical projects with minimal supervision.
• Lead offshore foundation design including monopiles, jacket foundations, suction caissons, driveability, cable burial trenchability, and deep-water anchoring.
• Undertake and validate advanced geotechnical numerical analysis and model calibration.
• Apply advanced constitutive soil models, soil-structure interaction, and numerical modelling software including FLAC and PLAXIS 2D/3D.
• Manage geotechnical numerical analysis within interdisciplinary project environments.
• Support and mentor colleagues to develop understanding of advanced geotechnical principles.

Skills

Offshore geotechnical engineering

Numerical modelling

Ground engineering leadership

Technical mentoring

Strong communication

Education

MSc/PhD in Geotechnical Engineering

Chartered status or working towards

Tools

FLAC

PLAXIS 2D/3D

Geotechnical software

Job description

A leading engineering and design consultancy is looking for experienced Geotechnical Engineers (Offshore) across multiple levels - Senior, Principal, Associate, and Chief, to join their Ground Engineering team across multiple UK offices including *Epsom, Belfast, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London, and Manchester.*

This is an excellent opportunity for geotechnical professionals at any of these levels to work on prestigious offshore and infrastructure projects across energy, rail, highways, water, renewable energy, carbon capture, and nuclear power sectors.

Responsibilities for Senior/Principal Geotechnical Engineer (Offshore):

• Lead complex offshore geotechnical projects with minimal supervision
• Lead offshore foundation design including monopiles, jacket foundations, suction caissons, driveability, cable burial trenchability, and deep-water anchoring
• Undertake and validate advanced geotechnical numerical analysis and model calibration
• Apply advanced constitutive soil models, soil-structure interaction, and numerical modelling software including FLAC and PLAXIS 2D/3D
• Manage geotechnical numerical analysis within interdisciplinary project environments
• Hold a pivotal role in Offshore Geotechnics and Numerical Modelling Technical Disciplines
• Support and mentor colleagues to develop understanding of advanced geotechnical principles
• Drive digital innovation in offshore geotechnics and advanced geotechnical analysis

Essential Requirements for Senior/Principal Geotechnical Engineer (Offshore):

• Relevant degree with MSc or PhD preferred
• Chartered status or working towards
• Proven geotechnical analysis and design experience with strong focus on the offshore sector
• Experience in offshore foundation design and deep-water anchoring
• Detailed understanding of advanced constitutive soil models and numerical modelling software
• Experience in validation of geotechnical numerical analysis and model calibration
• Excellent communication and report writing skills
• Willingness to travel within the UK and overseas