Associate​/Chief Geotechnical Engineer-Offshore

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Take our vision into the future.

We have an opportunity for experienced Associate and Chief Geotechnical Engineers with strong technical credentials and particular focus in advanced geotechnical analysis and offshore geotechnics to support our increasing workload in the UK and globally.

We are looking for a range of staff who will take on either Associate or Chief Geotechnical Engineering roles in our Ground Engineering business. They will lead complex geotechnical projects with minimal supervision, work in a technical review function and support colleagues to increase their understanding about advanced geotechnical principles and offshore geotechnics.

They will be expected to hold a pivotal role in both the Offshore Geotechnics and Numerical Modelling Technical Disciplines, ensuring that our geotechnical design and modelling capability continues to push the envelope.

• A good academic background with a relevant degree and ideally an MSc or PhD in a subject.
• Proven geotechnical analysis and design experience, with experience in the Offshore sector.
• Experience in leading offshore design including offshore foundation design (monopile, jacket foundations and suction caissons), drivability, cable burial trench ability and deep-water anchoring.
• Detailed understanding of advanced constitutive soil models, parameter selection for such models, soil-structure interaction, and experience of numerical modelling software (FLAC, PLAXIS 2D / 3D etc.) in addition to standard geotechnical software.
• Experience in validation of geotechnical numerical analysis and numerical model calibration.
• Experience in managing the process of geotechnical numerical analysis within an interdisciplinary project environment.
• A desire to drive digital innovation and further our capability in offshore geotechnics and advanced geotechnical analysis.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence to liaise with clients and engineers from other disciplines.
• Excellent report writing skills with the ability to self-check and produce accurate work.
• A willingness to travel on short assignments both within the UK and overseas.
• Hold Chartered Engineer status.
• A valid UK driving licence.
• The office location can be discussed at interview, with a preference for work to be from our Epsom, London, Glasgow or Bristol office.

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise, combined with a hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you  vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.

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