This is a Permanent position and Coleman James Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency
About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Geotechnical Engineer to support ports maintenance dredging and manage Marine Management Organisation (MMO) licensing. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant dredging operations while providing geotechnical expertise to support dredge engineering activities.
Key Responsibilities:
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Ports Maintenance Dredging Management:
* Oversee geotechnical aspects of maintenance dredging operations to ensure navigational depths are maintained.
* Assess sediment characteristics, stability, and disposal suitability.
* Support planning and execution of dredging campaigns, including surveys and sediment sampling.
* Provide technical input on dredging methodologies, sediment management, and environmental impacts.
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Marine Management Organisation (MMO) Licensing & Compliance:
* Manage and maintain compliance with MMO licensing requirements for dredging and disposal activities.
* Prepare and submit MMO applications, ensuring alignment with environmental and regulatory frameworks.
* Liaise with regulators, stakeholders, and environmental agencies to ensure adherence to permit conditions.
* Monitor and report on environmental impacts, mitigation measures, and licence obligations.
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Dredge Engineering Support:
* Provide geotechnical assessments for dredging equipment selection and operational feasibility.
* Conduct risk assessments related to soil stability, settlement, and dredging-induced impacts.
* Analyse geotechnical data to inform dredging strategies and project planning.
* Work with contractors and port authorities to optimise dredging efficiency and sustainability.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
* Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Marine Engineering, or a related field.
* Experience in geotechnical analysis, dredging operations, and marine infrastructure projects.
* Preferable knowledge of MMO licensing, sediment management, and regulatory compliance.
* Familiarity with hydrographic surveys, geotechnical testing, and environmental impact assessments.
* Strong understanding of dredging techniques, material disposal, and sediment transport processes.
* Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
* Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement, regulatory discussions, and reporting.
Desirable Skills:
* Experience working with GIS, dredging models, and marine geotechnical software.
* Knowledge of marine sediment contamination, water quality monitoring, and mitigation strategies.
* Understanding of climate resilience, coastal processes, and port sustainability initiatives