Geotechnical Engineer

We are now recruiting for a Geotechnical Engineer with good experience in offshore geotechnics and foundations design.  This is a long term contract role, working on behalf of our client, a global engineering and constuction contractor working within the offshore wind sector, based at their office in London.   

Job Description:

You will be responsible for planning, executing, and interpreting geotechnical investigations to support the design and installation of offshore structures, including wind turbine foundations, oil & gas platforms, subsea pipelines, and seabed installations. The role involves interpretation, data analysis, and foundation design/installation recommendations while ensuring compliance with industry standards and project requirements.

Skills/experience required: 

• 5-10 years experience in offshore geotechnics and foundations design - essential.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Good knowledge of offshore drilling, CPT interpretation, soil-structure interaction and geotechnical data interpretation.
• Experience with at least one finite element analysis (PLAXIS, ABAQUS) or pile design software (GRLWEAP, SPLICE, APILE, LPILE, SETTLE3D) would be a plus
• Willingness to learn and proactive mindset
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and offshore environments.

Full job description available upon request - please contact us directly for further information.

Job Details: 

Start date: ASAP

Contract duration: 12 months+

Rate: c. £65 p/h (Ltd - role expected to fall outside of IR35 but subject to pre-contract assessment)

Location: SW London - 3 days p/w office based (minimum), 2 days remote working.  

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.