Senior Geotechnical Consultant

Location- Newcastle upon Tyne- Discipline:
- Geo-Environmental & Geotechnical- Job type:
- Permanent Positions- Salary:
- ££40000 - £60000 per annum + & Benefits- Contact name:
- Lucy Bayliss- Job ref:
- 10528664115_1668771626- Published:
- about 2 hours ago- Startdate:
- ASAP**Senior Geotechnical Consultant - Offshore/Design**

**Newcastle**

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We are working with a SME offshore consultancy who are looking for a Senior Geotechnical Consultant - Offshore/Design.

**Description**

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The senior geotechnical engineer will be working alongside and supporting the engineering director leading in the preparation and delivery of geotechnical studies, designs, and reports, from conception, bid stage, through to completion and delivery to the client.

Some projects, such as jack up analyses, are often required to be turned around in 24hrs, whilst other projects, may go on for a number of months. Projects can vary from geotechnical design of e.g. foundations, scour assessment, to cable routing and burial assessments.

The majority of projects will initially be desk based; however, the role is anticipated to allow to develop to allow for opportunity to face with clients.

**Responsibilities**
- Support the Engineering Director and junior staff in the preparation of geotechnical studies, designs and reports
- Conduct and supervise data assessments and geotechnical analyses
- Client liaison and lead in the preparation of geotechnical study reports
- Maintain time and project records
- Assist in the technical and commercial management and planning of the business
- Proactively develop technical skills in accordance with the needs of the job and the agreed personal development plan. Seek help or guidance when knowledge gaps arise
- This company supports continued professional development, attendance at conferences, publishing works, and presenting, and also attending training courses that you feel would enhance your capabilities and the capabilities of the company.

HSE Responsibilities
- Actively participate and lead by example in the Company's Quality and HSE Systems and Procedures
- Comply with all reasonable Health and Safety instructions from our client and their parent companies
- Correctly handle all Health and Safety equipment.
- Recognize and help control HSE hazards where applicable.
- Report all Health, Safety and Environment incidents, including near misses, unsafe acts and hazards to management.
- Help generate, update and review risk assessments and job safety analysis, where applicable.
- Understand emergency plans, alarms and actions required in the event of an emergency.
- Participate in relevant HSE meetings.
- Assume all employee responsibilities listed in the Workplace Safety and Health Act.
- The Senior Geotechnical Engineer reports to the Engineering Director under normal office duties.

The successful applicant
Required:

- Five years' working in a geotechnical engineering environment in the offshore sector.
- Knowledge of ground investigation, geotechnical engineering and geological processes.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills (English).
- Good IT skills, with the ability to use Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
- Must have status which legally allows full time employment in the UK.
- Working knowledge of ArcGIS, Global Mapper and proprietary software for geotechnical analysis, such as PLAXIS, GIS, GRL WEAP.

Beneficial:

- Demonstrable background in an engineering environment, specifically in the offshore sector.
- Offshore foundation design. Soil-structure integration, jack up leg penetration assessment, trenching assessments, Cable Burial Risk Assessment (CBRA), Seismic Hazard Assessment (PSHA)
- Active participation/graduate membership of a professional organization such as the Institution of Civil Engineers, Geological Society, Society for Underwater Technology.

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**On offer**

Salary £40,000 - £60,000

Pension

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