Technical Director - Geotechnical Engineering (Offshore Wind and Renewables) 1 1 in London

Offshore Wind Geotechnical Lead
London/Glasgow
Permanent

Office/Home Hybrid Working

Do you want to lead the strategy for sustainable infrastructure? Can you continue our growth? Are you experienced in offshore project delivery? Then, shape a sustainable and liveable world with us!

Create Solutions that will enable a better tomorrow

To support our UK Offshore Wind team, we are looking for Geotechnical Lead to join us. Working on multiple Offshore projects, you’ll join a dynamic team of specialists and project managers working across the renewable value chain, including market advisory and feasibility, design, and construction advisory. With a focus on innovation, we have a track record for delivering solutions even under the most demanding conditions – deep waters, on challenging soil, and in regions with high seismic activity.

Your key responsibilities will be:
On a day-to-day basis, you'll be responsible for:Lead the geotechnical discipline on foundation design projects.Lead geotechnical design analyses and engineering support for offshore wind projects.Participate in geotechnical interpretation, assessment and design activities.Lead and perform advanced numerical modelling and analyses using tools such as PLAXIS.Act as discipline lead towards our customers.Develop, maintain and improve engineering tools, scripts and automated workflows using Python, MATLAB or similar technologies.Contribute to the application of automation, AI and digital engineering within geotechnical processes.Support efficient management, analysis and visualisation of geotechnical data.Collaborate with geotechnical, structural and digital specialists across projects and disciplines.Lead technical development initiatives and knowledge sharing within the Offshore Geotechnics team.Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future.The first step to success in this role is that you are eager to collaborate with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners, or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve. Furthermore, you'll:Be a recognised specialist in the field of offshore wind geotechnical engineeringHave demonstrable experience as a geotechnical design lead on offshore wind foundation projectsHold a bachelor’s or master’s degree or PhD in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering or a related engineering disciplineHave experience with soil laboratory and field testing, interpretation of geotechnical data and knowledge on data science and regression of geotechnical data.Knowledge in computational geomechanics, FE analysis and constitutive modelling.Competencies within programming languages e.g., Python, Matlab, or C++ is an advantage.Have previous experience of delivering projects to time, cost quality standards across all stages of project lifecycleHave good communication skills in English (oral and written)A place to work and so much more
At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity – and sometimes even our courage – to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. We support our customers’ transition towards increased sustainability. We strive to lead by example by embedding environmental management, social responsibility and good governance into our business practices and the options we provide to our customers. We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home. With offices primarily located in the Nordic region, the UK, Ireland, North America and India, we are currently more than 8,000 people who bring their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy and environment into play. What we also offer:
To us, a fair reward is more than a competitive salary. We want to take care of our people professionally and personally as well. Some of our benefits include: 28 days' holiday plus all UK bank and public holidays Formalised development plans and yearly promotion opportunitiesPrivate health care, for you and a contribution from you for your immediate dependentsFlexible and hybrid working conditionsAnnual subscription fees paid for your membership of two Professional Institutions Group personal pension scheme – salary exchangeLife assuranceMaternity Leave: 1-20 weeks full pay, 21-26 weeks half pay, 27-39 Statutory (SMP) 40-52 weeks unpaid (eligibility criteria will apply)Paternity Leave: 12 weeks full pay (eligibility criteria will apply)Optional benefits include: Cycle-to-work schemeElectric vehicle leaseCorporate gym membership Annual Rail card (available for under 30s) Got more questions?If you have any unanswered questions about the role or what we have to offer, please reach out to Katie Pattrick at KTPRI@COWI.COM.

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