Senior Geotechnical Engineer (UK or Ireland)

GDG Edinburgh, GDG Belfast, GDG Dublin, GDG London

Full-time

Permanent employee

Role Description:

We are seeking an experienced Senior/Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join our Geotechnics team. As a Senior/Principal Geotechnical Engineer, you will be focusing on analysis, interpretation, and design activities for offshore geotechnical and foundation projects. You will execute technical studies including geotechnical interpretive reports, foundation design, pile driveability analysis, and geotechnical risk assessments. You will also support our survey management team with specification of lab testing and addressing queries during lab testing campaign.

Key responsibilities

Execute independent offshore geotechnical analysis, design, and reporting within projects, ensuring high-quality technical deliverables
Design foundations, including pile-soil interaction, cyclic degradation assessment and pile drivability analysis
Conduct technical reviews of analysis and design work performed by the geotechnical project team.
Conduct site characterisation and geotechnical interpretation
Support the Ground Modelling team in integrating geophysical and geotechnical data
Support the Survey Management Team with geotechnical specification of lab testing and support with addressing queries during the testing campaign
Manage geotechnical risks
Contribute to offshore geotechnical research activities within the company

Key Skills/Experience/Competencies:

Strong understanding of geotechnical design and installation analysis of offshore wind foundations (monopiles, jackets, and GBS)
Proficiency in computational geomechanics, Finite Element Analysis (e.g., Plaxis 3D), and constitutive modelling
Expertise in driveability analysis software (GRLWEAP and/or Allwave)
Programming skills in Python, MATLAB, or similar languages
Good knowledge of offshore wind design codes and certification requirements
Strong technical writing and communication skills
Experience in specifying and managing geotechnical lab surveys (beneficial)
Experience with scour assessment and scour protection design is an advantage.
Experience with CBRAs and cable routing design is an advantage.
Fluency in written and spoken English.

Education / Qualifications:

Masters degree or PhD in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or equivalent
Chartered Engineer status (beneficial)

About us

At Gavin & Doherty Geosolutions (GDG), we are experts at finding innovative engineering solutions to support some of the most challenging offshore projects around the world. Offering advice, consultancy support and engineering expertise, our team of specialist engineering consultants is focused on developing the most sustainable design solutions for our clients. With a foundation in geoscience and geotechnical engineering, our expertise has grown to include foundation design, cable engineering and emerging energy technologies. As part of Venterra Group, we work alongside a dedicated network of offshore wind specialists, bringing integrated capability and international experience to support the development, delivery and long-term performance of offshore wind projects around the world.