Geotechnical Engineer
Office based – 3 days per week minimum / 2 days at home
Duration: 12 month contract
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.
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.
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.).
Data Analysis & Reporting
Interpret soil laboratory test results (triaxial, consolidation, cyclic testing).
Prepare Geotechnical Interpretive Reports (GIRs) and Foundation Design Reports (FDRs).
Foundation Design Support
Provide geotechnical input for pile design, suction caissons, and shallow foundations.
Perform pile installation analysis (pile driveability, refusal, set-up effects).
Support FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) and detailed design phases.
Participate in risk assessments (HAZID/HAZOP) related to geotechnical uncertainties.
Review third-party reports and contractor deliverables for technical accuracy.
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.
Project & Client Management
Coordinate with civil, structural, and marine teams for integrated solutions.
Provide technical support during offshore construction and installation.
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