Principal Geotechnical Engineer - Offshore Survey & Drillship Operations
Our client, an ever-growing brand within the Survey and Drillship space, need an experienced and commercially competent "Principal Geotechnical Engineer" to join their rapidly expanding offshore geotechnical survey team, supporting complex marine site investigation projects across the offshore energy, subsea infrastructure and nearshore construction sectors.
This is a senior, technical and operational role suited to an individual with strong offshore geotechnical investigation experience, ideally gained within geotechnical survey contractors, offshore drilling contractors, marine site investigation companies or integrated survey organisations. We mention this to highlight and stress that this is not a Design-led Consultancy role.
The successful profile will play a key role in the planning, delivery and technical oversight of offshore geotechnical campaigns, including drillship and jack-up operations, in situ testing programmes and seabed sampling works. Unlike traditional consultancy design roles, this position is focused on operational geotechnics, field investigation leadership and client-facing project delivery.
Reporting to the Geotechnical Operations Manager, you will provide technical leadership across offshore geotechnical investigations from tender stage through to project execution and reporting.
You will work closely with offshore crews, survey personnel, drilling teams and project managers to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of geotechnical acquisition programmes.
Leading the technical planning and execution of offshore geotechnical site investigations
Managing offshore sampling and in situ testing programmes, including CPT, vibrocore, piston core and rotary drilling operations
Reviewing and interpreting offshore geotechnical data in real time
Acting as the senior technical interface with clients, vessel teams and subcontractors
Supporting tendering activities, methodology development and operational risk assessments
Mentoring junior geotechnical engineers and offshore personnel
Ensuring compliance with relevant offshore, marine and HSEQ standards
Supporting mobilisation, equipment selection and offshore readiness reviews
Degree qualification in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology or a related discipline
Significant experience within offshore geotechnical site investigation or marine ground investigation environments
Strong understanding of offshore drilling, sampling and in situ testing techniques
Previous experience supporting or supervising offshore geotechnical operations aboard drillships or jack-up platforms
Knowledge of offshore survey and positioning systems would be advantageous
Experience working within offshore energy sectors such as offshore wind, oil & gas, interconnectors or subsea cables
Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively under operational pressures
Willingness to travel internationally and undertake offshore assignments where required
Experience with integrated geophysical and geotechnical survey projects
Familiarity with data acquisition and offshore reporting software
Opportunity to work on high-profile offshore investigation projects globally
Career progression within a growing marine geotechnical business
Support towards professional development and Chartership
Flexible working arrangements where operationally feasible
Our client, an ever-growing brand within the Survey and Drillship space, need an experienced and commercially competent "Principal Geotechnical Engineer" to join their rapidly expanding offshore geotechnical survey team, supporting complex marine site investigation projects across the offshore energy, subsea infrastructure and nearshore construction sectors.
This is a senior, technical and operational role suited to an individual with strong offshore geotechnical investigation experience, ideally gained within geotechnical survey contractors, offshore drilling contractors, marine site investigation companies or integrated survey organisations. We mention this to highlight and stress that this is not a Design-led Consultancy role.
The successful profile will play a key role in the planning, delivery and technical oversight of offshore geotechnical campaigns, including drillship and jack-up operations, in situ testing programmes and seabed sampling works. Unlike traditional consultancy design roles, this position is focused on operational geotechnics, field investigation leadership and client-facing project delivery.
Reporting to the Geotechnical Operations Manager, you will provide technical leadership across offshore geotechnical investigations from tender stage through to project execution and reporting.
You will work closely with offshore crews, survey personnel, drilling teams and project managers to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of geotechnical acquisition programmes.
Leading the technical planning and execution of offshore geotechnical site investigations
Managing offshore sampling and in situ testing programmes, including CPT, vibrocore, piston core and rotary drilling operations
Reviewing and interpreting offshore geotechnical data in real time
Acting as the senior technical interface with clients, vessel teams and subcontractors
Supporting tendering activities, methodology development and operational risk assessments
Mentoring junior geotechnical engineers and offshore personnel
Ensuring compliance with relevant offshore, marine and HSEQ standards
Supporting mobilisation, equipment selection and offshore readiness reviews
Degree qualification in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology or a related discipline
Significant experience within offshore geotechnical site investigation or marine ground investigation environments
Strong understanding of offshore drilling, sampling and in situ testing techniques
Previous experience supporting or supervising offshore geotechnical operations aboard drillships or jack-up platforms
Knowledge of offshore survey and positioning systems would be advantageous
Experience working within offshore energy sectors such as offshore wind, oil & gas, interconnectors or subsea cables
Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively under operational pressures
Willingness to travel internationally and undertake offshore assignments where required
Experience with integrated geophysical and geotechnical survey projects
Familiarity with data acquisition and offshore reporting software
Opportunity to work on high-profile offshore investigation projects globally
Career progression within a growing marine geotechnical business
Support towards professional development and Chartership
Flexible working arrangements where operationally feasible
