Senior Geotechnical Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer based in South Africa.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to technically challenging offshore and renewable energy projects within a multidisciplinary engineering <environment.You> will support projects across the full engineering lifecycle, from concept and feasibility through FEED, detailed design, and installation.The role focuses on geotechnical design and analysis for offshore foundations and installation <performance.You> will work closely with engineers across disciplines to develop robust, practical solutions for complex engineering <challenges.As> a senior member of the team, you will provide technical leadership, share your expertise, and mentor colleagues where <appropriate.You> will also build strong relationships with clients and communicate technical findings clearly to both engineering and wider project teams.This role is well suited to a technically driven engineer looking to make an impact in offshore and renewable energy.

Accountabilities

• Design and perform geotechnical analyses for offshore foundation systems, including gravity-based foundations, piled foundations, suction cans, and anchors.
• Assess installation performance and contribute to the development of reliable offshore engineering solutions.
• Support engineering projects through multiple stages, including conceptual design, feasibility studies, FEED, detailed design, and installation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop comprehensive and technically sound solutions for clients.
• Independently investigate and resolve complex geotechnical and engineering problems while contributing effectively within a wider team.
• Review and assess geotechnical and ground investigation data to support engineering decisions and project development.
• Prepare clear and technically accurate reports, presentations, and analysis outputs.
• Communicate technical findings and recommendations effectively to engineering teams, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Share specialist knowledge with colleagues and provide mentoring and technical guidance where appropriate.

Requirements

• Professional experience in geotechnical design, site investigation, or a closely related discipline, ideally within offshore energy or renewable energy.
• Degree in Civil Engineering, with a BEng preferred; postgraduate study such as a Master's degree is advantageous.
• Solid knowledge of ground investigation, geotechnical engineering principles, and geological processes.
• Demonstrated ability to assess engineering and geotechnical data and perform appropriate analyses.
• Experience producing high-quality technical reports, presentations, and engineering documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to approach complex technical challenges independently.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Ability and willingness to share knowledge, support colleagues, and contribute to a technically strong team environment.
• Civil Engineering graduates with relevant offshore data acquisition or related experience may also be considered.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £65,000–£85,000.
• 25 days of annual holiday.
• Flexible working hours.
• Fully remote working available, with hybrid or office-based options also available.
• Life assurance.
• Access to affiliated training schemes supporting professional engineering chartership.
• Professional membership fees covered.
• Opportunities to travel and work with teams across different international offices.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Quarterly team-building activities.
• Opportunity to develop within a supportive environment that invests in engineering talent and professional growth.