Geotechnical Engineer

• Geotechnical Engineer
• Contract opportunity
• Pay: £60-65hr
• Hybrid working - Kingston upon Thames

The Energy Division at ARM are currently recruiting a Geotechnical Engineer to join a world-leading Oil and gas company, based out of South West London.

Job Overview:

As an Offshore Geotechnical Engineer, you will be responsible for planning, conducting, and analysing geotechnical investigations to support the design and installation of offshore structures.

These include wind turbine foundations, oil and gas platforms, subsea pipelines, and other seabed installations. Your role will involve interpreting geotechnical data, performing detailed analyses, and providing recommendations for foundation design and installation, all while ensuring adherence to industry standards and specific project requirements.

Some of your duties will include:

• Develop geotechnical investigation scopes of work (SOW) for offshore projects.
• Select appropriate sampling and in-situ testing methods (CPT, boreholes, vane shear, etc.).
• Interpret soil laboratory test results (triaxial, consolidation, cyclic testing).
• Develop geotechnical design parameters (shear strength, stiffness, bearing capacity).
• Prepare Geotechnical Interpretive Reports (GIRs) and Foundation Design Reports (FDRs).
• Ensure adherence to ISO 19901-8, API RP 2GEO, DNV-RP-C212, and client specifications.
• Participate in risk assessments (HAZID/HAZOP) related to geotechnical uncertainties.
• Review third-party reports and contractor deliverables for technical accuracy

What do you need to succeed?

• Experience with at least one finite element analysis (PLAXIS, ABAQUS) or pile design software (GRLWEAP, SPLICE, APILE, LPILE, SETTLE3D) would be a plus
• 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.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and offshore environments

How to apply:

If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please apply via the link or contact me on - and we will let you know if you have been shortlisted.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.