OFFSHORE GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER - CONTRACT – SURREY
To be considered for the role, candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.
Our Client, a global leader in the engineering and construction of major projects for the energy and infrastructure sectors, both offshore and onshore, is currently looking for an Offshore Geotechnical Engineer to join the team in Surrey.
REQUIREMENTS
- Education: Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering or similar
- Experience: 5-10 years in offshore geotechnical roles with pile & foundations design and installation activities
- Technical skills: shallow foundations, pile installation, CPT interpretation, soil-structure interaction and geotechnical data interpretation..
- IT skills: Finite Element Analysis software (PLAXIS or ABAQUS)
RESPONSIBILITIES
As Offshore Geotechnical Engineer 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.
- Plan Offshore site investigations by defining scopes of work and selecting appropriate sampling/testing methods (e.g., CPT, boreholes).
- Analyse soil data to interpret lab results and derive geotechnical parameters like shear strength and stiffness.
- Prepare Technical Reports, compile Geotechnical Interpretive Reports (GIRs) and Foundation Design Reports (FDRs).
- Support foundation design by providing input for piles, suction caissons and shallow foundations.
- Perform Pile Analysis, calculate axial/lateral capacities and assess installation feasibility.
- Assist Engineering Phases, contribute to FEED and detailed design stages with geotechnical expertise.
- Ensure standards compliance following ISO, API, DNV codes and client specifications.
- Manage Geotechnical Risks, participate in HAZID/HAZOP and review third-party deliverables.
- Uphold Safety & Quality, align with our Client’s HSEQ policies and maintain personal and team safety.
- Coordinate & Collaborate with engineering teams and report findings to stakeholders.
RATE: Please quote what limited company hourly rate you would be looking for.
DURATION: Start ASAP.
WORK PATTERN: Hybrid working of 3 days in the office and 2 days working at home.
We are instructed to only submit to our Client candidates whose qualifications and experience match client’s specifications and can work in the UK.
For more information please contact Suzanne Wood.