Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Aqualis ASA; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Aqualis Group is seeking a seasoned geotechnical leader to deliver geotechnical engineering and consultancy assignments across Poland and globally. You will provide technical leadership on complex projects, oversee project teams, and manage contracts and client engagements.

The role requires leading multidisciplinary teams, scoping offshore geotechnical investigations, and ensuring deliverables meet policy and procedural standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years' experience in offshore geotechnical engineering.
• Proven track record in business development and securing new work.
• Experience leading complex geotechnical projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of offshore foundation design, project delivery, and management.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical engineering and related work packages and projects.
• Provide expert advisory services and strategic guidance to clients.
• Build and nurture client relationships and identify new business opportunities.
• Lead complex proposals and contract negotiations with third-party suppliers.
• Provide training and mentoring to staff in technical and project management aspects.
• Oversee geotechnical analyses including pile capacity and driveability assessments.

Skills

Geotechnical leadership

Client relationships

Project management

English

Polish

Education

Engineering degree

Geology degree

Job description

OWC– an Aqualis Group company – combines a legacy in offshore wind, multi-disciplinary engineering expertise and market experience across renewable energies offshore and onshore, to support the commercial development of wind power, solar PV, hydrogen and energy storage solutions with the most comprehensive technical offering in engineering, consultancy and advisory.

You will lead the delivery of geotechnical engineering and consultancy assignments within the renewable energy sector across Poland and globally. You will provide technical leadership on complex projects and oversee project teams. The role also carries responsibility for project and contract management, including commercial performance and client engagement.

What will you be doing?

• Lead and manage geotechnical engineering and other geosciences work packages and projects.
• Provide expert advisory services and strategic guidance to clients, ensuring the delivery of optimal solutions.
• Build and nurture client relationships, identify new business opportunities and leverage networks, develop client strategies and convert leads into contracts.
• Lead complex proposals and / or contract negotiations, including those with third-party suppliers
• Maintain thought leadership through publications, conferences and professional community engagement
• Provide training and mentoring to OWC staff in technical, engineering and project management aspects.
• Provide technical review and approval of geotechnical engineering work as the technical authority.
• Ensure all deliverables adhere to approved policies, procedures and instructions. Lead and develop new processes and capabilities.
• Lead the recruitment, training and onboarding of future hires for the Geotech team.

What are we looking for?

• Educated to degree level in Engineering, Geology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years' relevant post-graduate experience in offshore geotechnical engineering.
• Proven track record in business development, client relationship management, and securing new work.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex geotechnical engineering projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Sound understanding of offshore geotechnical engineering, project delivery, and project management principles.
• Experience scoping, managing, supervising, and interpreting offshore geotechnical and geophysical site investigations.
• Proven ability to undertake and oversee geotechnical analyses, including pile capacity, driveability, and jack-up leg penetration assessments.
• Good understanding of offshore foundation design, engineering, and construction methodologies.
• Strong communication skills in both English and Polish, written and verbal.

Further Information:

This position will be based at our office in Warszawa. You must have the right to live and work in Poland.

You will be required to travel occasionally within Europe and to other locations. This job holder will also be expected to undertake offshore assignments on occasion.

You can learn more about our team and what we do here: https://aqualis-group.com/

Pay Transparency:

In line with pay transparency legislation, this role is advertised with a defined salary range which has been determined in accordance with our internal pay framework and benchmarking data for this position and location. Offers are made within this range and are based on role requirements, skills and experience. Where roles are eligible for multiple locations, compensation may vary.

Our Commitment to D&I:

At Aqualis Group, we are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive, regardless of background, identity, or role. As a global company, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion strengthen our teams. We support flexible working, accessible environments, and employee wellbeing. Even if your experience doesn’t match every requirement, we encourage you to apply—your unique perspective could be just what we need.