Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Principal Geotechnical Engineer focuses on leading the technical planning and execution of offshore geotechnical site investigations.

What the role involves

• Leading the technical planning and execution of offshore geotechnical site investigations.
• Providing geotechnical oversight for drillship, jack-up and vessel-based operations.
• 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.

Skills and requirements

• Experience with integrated geophysical and geotechnical survey projects.
• A technically strong and collaborative operational environment.
• Career progression within a growing marine geotechnical business.
• Support towards professional development and Chartership.

Candidate fit

• technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving