Geotechnical Engineer

Geotechnical Engineer

Aberdeen

Contract or Staff

(Outside IR35)

Hybrid Work

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Geotechnical Engineer to join a global organisation who encourage their people to grow and thrive.  As part of our Central Engineering team you can contribute to our client’s incredible projects delivered globally through our talent, technology and fleet of world class vessels.

As Geotechnical Engineer you will undertake a varied and challenging role within a diverse and collaborative environment.  We also offer the opportunity to participate in tenders, studies and execute stage projects within the SURF sector.

We are seeking applicants typically operating at Senior or Principal level or with demonstrable role relevant experience. 

Along with flexible and hybrid working options, we can also offer both staff and contractor engagement routes.

What will you be doing?

The Geotechnical Department feeds into to our Specialist Technical Services team within the Central Engineering function. 

• As the Geotechnical Engineer you will complete geotechnical engineering aspects for SURF scopes, collaborating with wider team.
• Evaluate the quality of available site investigation data for offshore energy projects and be capable of specifying site investigations when required.
• Interpret and use offshore site investigation data and be able to integrate results into ground models and derive parameters for the detailed design of subsea infrastructure.
• Undertake detailed design and installation of gravity based, piled and suction installed foundations and evaluate/recommend reeled-pipe-lay initiation anchorage.
• Use of limit analysis for estimation of collapse load for foundations subject to complex loading, such as PLAXIS or OPTUM G3.
• Perform geotechnical risk assessments and identification of geo-hazards and ground risk level.
• As the Geotechnical Engineer you will design, execute and management of mechanical protection trenching & rock dumping scopes and complete seabed preparation analysis ahead of product/structure installation.
• As the Geotechnical Engineer you will participate in offshore assignments, such as the supervision of offshore site investigations, foundation installation, and mechanical protection of products e.g. trenching and rock dumping works, as required.

What experience would we like you to have?

• Degree qualified, in a relevant subject such as Civil Engineering, Geoscience or Geology, with a specialisation in Geotechnical Engineering. Masters level would be advantageous
• Demonstrable role relevant experience, with a working understanding of offshore site investigations, foundation design, product / soil interaction & product mechanical protection aspects
• As the Geotechnical Engineer you will have practical experience of GIS data systems, such as ArcGIS and ArcMAP, is beneficial but not essential.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, builds and maintains positive internal / external collaborative relationships and can provide mentorship and guidance.
• As the Geotechnical Engineer you will be commercially aware with effective planning and organising skills, able to identify and effectively prioritise workload and efficiently meet multiple, often competing deadlines.
• Highly numerate, with excellent analytical skills, and an ability to work with detail and accuracy.
• As the Geotechnical Engineer you will be flexible to adapt to changing priorities within a fast-paced 24/7 global business.
• Pro-active and solutions based, able to understand business and client needs and develop new and innovative ‘fit for purpose’ solutions.
• Committed to continuous improvement and identification of efficient work methods and processes.
• As the Geotechnical Engineer you will possess the ability to undertake reasonable planned travel and offshore assignments, as required.

What do we offer?

• Career development – with access to a range of learning and development opportunities, as well as being part of a culture that encourages growth and development
• Flexible working – lots of our people work flexibly in different ways. Whether it’s hybrid, part-time or flexitime working. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but let’s have a discussion to see how we can make it work.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave/adoption leave
• A fantastic benefits package – which includes a generous holiday allowance, pension scheme, discounted health and wellbeing packages, electric car salary sacrifice scheme and more.

Who we are:

• First Recruitment Group are committed to finding the right candidates for our clients, and the right companies for our candidates to work for. We’re passionate about putting people first, and take pride in being able to offer an all-round service for candidates and clients with our payroll solution, Primis + and workforce management solution, Operam.
• As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.