Geotechnical Engineer
Geoquip have already achieved considerable expansion recently, you will join an expanding team of energetic and aspiring engineers in a rapidly growing and globally important market
Geoquip Marine is a market leading Marine Geotechnical Investigation company pivotal to the global roll out of offshore renewable energy and achievement of net zero. Already having achieved considerable expansion recently, you will join an expanding team of energetic and aspiring engineers in a rapidly growing and globally important market. You will be an integral part of Geoquip’s ability to service our many clients’ technical needs and become actively involved in progressing the Engineering Department’s capabilities.
In this position you will report to the Project Engineer overseeing the planning and management of the geotechnical aspects of offshore wind farm site investigations. The role will be split between offshore site supervision work on one of our many vessels spread across the globe, and desk-based reporting work in our fantastic office situated in the heart of Central Bristol, UK. Offshore you will be responsible for the collection, interrogation and quality assurance of the soils data and testing results collected at the locations explored by our drilling and seabed rigs. Onshore you will form part of a team specifying, scheduling, procuring, monitoring and interpreting complex laboratory testing campaigns combined with detailed interpretation and resulting parameterisation of in-situ testing data, ultimately leading to the delivery of final reporting to satisfy our many offshore renewables clients.
Progression within Geoquip Geotechnical Engineering Department is available for the right candidates either within a technical role or developing into more Project Management role when sufficient experience is gained. The choice is yours and we will support you in every way possible.
If you think you have what it takes to make a difference and use your Geo Engineering knowledge to contribute to solving humanity’s greatest threat yet, we’d love to hear from you.
Functions and duties
The duties assigned to the Geotechnical Engineer are varied, but will include:
- Offshore logging and laboratory testing
- Quality control and processing of in situ testing
- Production of borehole logs
- Specification of laboratory testing schedules
- Quality assurance of laboratory tests
- Parameter derivation from laboratory test and in situ data
- Generation of design soil profiles
- Creation of premobilisation reports and post-fieldworks reports
- Participate in any health and safety talks, meetings or training
- Responsible for the quality of service to internal and external clients including interested parties
- Any other duties deemed necessary, which are within the bounds of the incumbent’s competence and function
The person
- A Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience as a Geotechnical Engineer
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
What We Can Offer:
- Flexible working and hybrid location opportunities available for this position
- Private Healthcare, Income protection, Life Assurance
- 5% Employer Pension Contribution
- Highly competitive salary
- Salary Sacrifice - Cycle to Work Scheme
- Gym Membership Scheme
- Opportunity to join our People and Culture team to plan and be part of the employee voice and have fun days
- Department
- Engineering Team
- Role
- Geotechnical Engineer
- Locations
- UK Office
- Employment type
- Full-time
Our Mission & Vision
Our Vision
Geoquip Marine is a geotechnical data acquisition company. We provide offshore and nearshore surveys, investigations and engineering services to clients worldwide.
Our Mission
To pioneer environmentally sound geotechnical data acquisition practices.
To be one of the world's leading deep water geotechnical data acquisition companies.
To be the industry's most customer centric provider, adopting technical solutions that provide the best, most accurate data.
About Geoquip Marine
Headquartered in St Gallen, Switzerland, Geoquip Marine also has a modern office and a state-of-the-art onshore laboratory in the heart of Bristol, UK. Our offshore teams operate around the world, including Taiwan, the East Coast of the United States and in regions across Europe.
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Geotechnical Engineer
Geoquip have already achieved considerable expansion recently, you will join an expanding team of energetic and aspiring engineers in a rapidly growing and globally important market
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