Senior Geotechnical Engineer - London, United Kingdom - CDS Recruitment Ltd

CDS Recruitment Ltd
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3 weeks ago

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Senior/Principal Geotechnical Engineer (offshore Wind)
Permanent

Location:
Wimbledon, London - HEAD OFFICE would consider other UK locations.


Salary:
Competitive depending upon experience


Industry:
Renewables/Offshore Wind


Required Skills:
Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Offshore Wind, Ground Investigation, Foundations Design

CDS Recruitment and Training Ltd havean international engineering asset company that provide expertise to the offshore renewable sector.


We currently have been asked to source a highly skilled senior or principal geotechnical engineer whom has experience of 5 years or more knowledge within the offshore windfarm industry.


Job Description:


As a
Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will be directly working on
offshore wind projects and provide geotechnical input in the design and consultancy work in the clients Team as well as engaging with key stakeholders and regulatory bodies.

You'll use your experience within offshore geotechnics to combinetechnical and commercial knowledge and help strengthen the competencies within the team


The role:


As the Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will be directly working offshore wind projects and provide geotechnical input in the design and consultancy work in the clients team Team.

You will also have the opportunity for personal development in a range offields
You will work with dynamic and vibrant colleagues spread across a range of disciplines including seismic engineering, structural engineering, nautical engineering, and maritime engineering to deliver a wide range of services We are looking to build our offshorecapability to support a growing portfolio of projects related to the energy transition, including wind, CCUS/hydrogen and interconnectors


The key requirements are:
Geotechnical design/survey/installation works for projects involving foundations and subsea structures
Team leader/PM on monopile design for OWT foundations, working together and jointly with the structural and geotechnical teams.


Scope of Responsibilities:
Experience with geotechnical/geophysical data and geotechnical interpretative reports (GIR). Experience managing geological/geotechnical ground models is an advantage
Leading the work packages of geotechnical engineering on offshore wind project portfolio - from feasibility through to detailed design with diverse tasks such as geo survey specification, geotechnical interpretation and assistance in certification
Assisting/leading working groups for developing new geotechnical engineering delivery digital tools
Offshore foundation design experience (monopile, Jacket, GBS) and load iteration analysis
Support on issues related with cable burial and OWF construction
Knowledge on construction and installation methods of OWT/platform
Good understanding of advanced laboratory tests specification (e.g. Cyclic TX/Cyclic DSS, ring shear, resonant column tests)
Occasional work as offshore vessel representative as required (less than 4 months per year)
Support in proposals to secure additional geotechnical works


Competencies & Soft Skills:

- (Essential) Good working knowledge of applicable regulations, codes of practice and standards, particularly for OWF and O&G projects
- (Essential) Piled foundation design experience is preferable, including familiarity with state-of-the art 3D FE design methods (PISA or equivalent)
- (Essential) Advanced level of understanding of geotechnical issues for OWF
- (Essential) Good written and verbal communication skills
- (Essential) Motivated, team work
- (Essential) Attention to details
- (Preferable) Awareness of applicable developing geotechnical engineering technology and analysis techniques/methodologies
- (Preferable) Experienced with proposals and CTR preparation
- (Preferable) Senior or principal experience in geotechnical engineering


Qualifications/Experience:

Structural/Geotechnical/Civil Engineering Degree, preferably with MSc or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering

Chartered Member of ICE is preferable. Also accepted if currently working towards similar schemes

Worked on offshore wind development projects with input for geotechnical engineering in one or more of the foundation types such as Monopile, jacket, Suction base, or GBS
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