Geotechnical Engineer

Job description

Brand New Role - Geotechnical Engineer, Aberdeen / Edinburgh / London

(4 - 7 Years Experience)

Overview

Our client, a leading and recently newly formed engineering joint venture, are looking for a Geotechnical Engineer – (Offshore Design) to join their growing team. This organisation brings together the expertise of two globally established engineering businesses to create and deliver independent, design-led solutions across offshore wind, oil & gas, and marine infrastructure projects.

For the purpose of applicants, this is a pre-feed / consultancy-focused role, with an emphasis on analysis, design and technical advisory work, rather than hands-on survey or installation.

The Role:

We are looking for a motivated Geotechnical Engineer with some basic / early experience in offshore foundation design. You will support the delivery of technically complex projects, contributing across concept, FEED, and detailed design stages. This role will involve close collaboration with other multidisciplinary teams (Structural / Cables etc), providing high-quality geotechnical input to support offshore developments globally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake geotechnical design and analysis for offshore structures, including:
• Driven piles
• Suction caissons / bucket foundations
• Shallow foundations and anchors
• Interpret and assess geotechnical and geophysical site investigation data
• Help develop ground models and derive design parameters
• Perform and/or review foundation design calculations (axial/lateral capacity, settlement, cyclic loading)
• Provide technical input to multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Produce clear, concise technical reports and design documentation
• Support feasibility studies, concept design, and tendering activities
• Attend client meetings, technical workshops, and design reviews
• Deliver independent technical advice and assurance
• Contribute to ongoing technical development and innovation

Key Requirements:

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or other Geo base (Master’s preferred)
• Basic experience in offshore geotechnical or civil design,
• Good knowledge of offshore standards (e.g., API, ISO, DNV)
• Strong grounding in soil mechanics and foundation engineering
• Experience with relevant software (e.g., PLAXIS, GRLWEAP, or similar)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills

Desirable Experience:

• Experience in offshore wind projects (e.g., monopiles, jackets)
• Understanding of cyclic loading and soil behaviour offshore
• Experience with finite element modelling (FEA)
• Chartered or working towards chartership (ICE or equivalent)
• Previous experience in a client-facing consultancy role

What Our Client Offers:

• Involvement in high-profile offshore energy projects
• A strong focus on technical excellence and innovation
• A collaborative, joint-venture led working environment
• Support towards professional development and charterhsip

Why This Opportunity?

Our clients joint-venture set up means that this opportunity becomes a unique chance to gain experience from both the designer and the contractor/builder under one roof. This is an opportunity to join a business that provides independent, design-focused expertise, allowing engineers to work at the forefront of offshore geotechnical design, with limited construction constraints.

Sound like this could be you? Get in touch directly via LinkedIn, LMOceans website and email.

james@lmoceans.com / info@lmoceans.com

LMOceans

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Scotland

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English