Geotechnical Engineer – Offshore Foundations in Richmond upon Thames, London

Role details:

• Job title: Geotechnical Engineer
• Office based - 3 days per week minimum / 2 days at home
• Location: South West London/Surrey
• Rate: £60-70 p/h
• Duration: 12 month contract
• OUTSIDE IR35 / Ltd

The Energy Division at ARM are currently recruiting an experienced Geotechnical Engineer, to join a well-established leading offshore installation contractor, who specialises in providing engineering and design services for pipelines and large offshore structures that support the Energy sector.

Job Overview:

The Offshore Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for planning, executing, and interpreting geotechnical investigations to support the design and installation of offshore structures, including wind turbine foundations, oil & gas platforms, subsea pipelines, and seabed installations.

The role involves interpretation, data analysis, and foundation design/installation recommendations while ensuring compliance with industry standards and project requirements.

In this position you will be involved in:

1. Site Investigation Planning & Execution

• Develop geotechnical investigation scopes of work (SOW) for offshore projects.
• Select appropriate sampling and in-situ testing methods (CPT, boreholes, vane shear, etc.).

2. Data Analysis & Reporting

• Interpret soil laboratory test results (triaxial, consolidation, cyclic testing).
• Develop geotechnical design parameters (shear strength, stiffness, bearing capacity).
• Prepare Geotechnical Interpretive Reports (GIRs) and Foundation Design Reports (FDRs).

3. Foundation Design Support

• Provide geotechnical input for pile design, suction caissons, and shallow foundations.
• Perform axial and lateral pile capacity calculations (API, DNV, ISO methods).
• Perform pile installation analysis (pile driveability, refusal, set-up effects).
• Support FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) and detailed design phases.

4. Compliance & Standards

• Ensure adherence to ISO 19901-8, API RP 2GEO, DNV-RP-C212, and client specifications.
• Participate in risk assessments (HAZID/HAZOP) related to geotechnical uncertainties.
• Review third-party reports and contractor deliverables for technical accuracy.
• To become familiar with and to maintain awareness of current requirements and where applicable, the latest Industry Codes and Standards including statutory rules and regulations.
• To ensure that all activities are carried out in a manner consistent with company policy on health, safety, quality and environmental matters in accordance with company specific procedures.
• To ensure his / her own safety and that of others is not compromised or placed at risk.

5. Project & Client Management

• Coordinate with civil, structural, and marine teams for integrated solutions.
• Provide technical support during offshore construction and installation.
• Communicate findings to clients, regulators, and certification bodies.

Requirements needed for this opportunity:

• 5-10 years experience in offshore geotechnics and foundations design.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Good knowledge of offshore drilling, CPT interpretation, soil-structure interaction and geotechnical data interpretation.
• Experience with at least one finite element analysis (PLAXIS, ABAQUS) or pile design software (GRLWEAP, SPLICE, APILE, LPILE, SETTLE3D) would be a plus

How to apply:

If you are interested to find out more about this opportunity, please apply via the link or contact Jasmine White at ARM Recruitment via 02392 228 223 and we will let you know if you have been shortlisted.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.