Geotechnical Engineer in London

Offshore Geotechnical EngineerInitial 12 Month Contract

Kingston upon Thames, Surrey – 3 days per week in the office and 2 days per week working from home

We are looking for an Offshore Geotechnical Engineer to work on a long‐term contract basis, based in Kingston‐upon‐Thames, Surrey. The role is to work for a large offshore installation contractor and the ideal candidate will have experience of foundation design across Oil & Gas or Offshore Wind and also have experience with Plaxis software.

This is an office‐based position focusing on candidates with offshore project experience.

Responsibilities

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 the company\’s HSEQ policies and maintain personal and team safety.

Coordinate and collaborate with engineering teams and report findings to stakeholders.

Qualifications

5‐10 years in offshore geotechnical roles with pile & foundation design and installation activities.

Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering or similar.

Skills in geotechnical data interpretation, shallow foundations, pile design/installation, soil‐structure interaction.

Experience with GRLWEAP, finite element analysis software (PLAXIS or ABAQUS).

About UsFirst Recruitment Group is committed to finding the right candidates for our clients and the right companies for our candidates to work for. We are passionate about putting people first, and take pride in offering an all‐round service for candidates and clients with our payroll solution, Primis, and workforce management solution, Operam.

We are an equal‐opportunity employer and are looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Seniority LevelMid‐Senior Level

Employment TypeContract

Job FunctionEngineering and Design

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