Let’s find your next opportunity​

{{ job.job_posting_title }}
{{item.trim() }} {{item.trim() }} {{item.trim() }}
{{ job.job_posting_title }}

{{ job.is_cms_job ? (job.cities.split(';').length > 1 ? 'Various locations' : job.location_mappings[0]) : (job.location_mappings.length > 1 ? 'Various locations' : job.location_mappings[0]) }}

saved
viewed

Associate/Chief Geotechnical Engineer-Offshore

Epsom, Surrey, England, United Kingdom | Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom | Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom | London, London, England, United Kingdom | Bristol, Bristol, England, United Kingdom | Manchester, England, United Kingdom | Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Overview

Take our vision into the future.

We have an opportunity for experienced Associate and Chief Geotechnical Engineers with strong technical credentials and particular focus in advanced geotechnical analysis and offshore geotechnics to support our increasing workload in the UK and globally.

AtkinsRéalis has an impressive portfolio of prestigious geotechnical projects and we need to increase our team to meet the growing demands from our clients, especially in the infrastructure sector (particularly rail, highways & water) and the energy sector which includes carbon capture & storage, renewable energy, low carbon engineering and nuclear power.

We are looking for someone with the drive and enthusiasm to embrace the future. AtkinsRéalis passionately supports career development and has a strong ethos towards technical development and support. We have the depth of knowledge and breadth of expertise to help you build a bright career in this exciting and rapidly evolving sector.

AtkinsRéalis business is one of the world's most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies, with over 20,000 employees worldwide. At AtkinsRéalis, we offer more than just a job; we offer an opportunity to make a difference and shape the world to benefit future generations and the natural environment. As one of the UK's leading geotechnical consultancies, AtkinsRéalis offers a comprehensive service in ground engineering. With more than 345 UK based ground engineering professionals, AtkinsRéalis' geotechnical reputation is built on the skills, excellence, and commitment of our people.

Your role

We are looking for a range of staff who will take on either Associate or Chief Geotechnical Engineering roles in our Ground Engineering business. We are looking for staff who can lead complex geotechnical projects with minimal supervision, work in a technical review function and to support AtkinsRéalis' colleagues to increase their understanding about advanced geotechnical principals and offshore geotechnics.

You will be expected to hold a pivotal role in both the Offshore Geotechnics and Numerical Modelling Technical Disciplines, ensuring that AtkinsRéalis continue to push the envelope of our geotechnical design and modelling capability.

Cities & development Engineering

Location

Various locations

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-146951

Salary range

-

Gautham Shetty

[email protected]

Gautham Shetty

Hi there, I'm Gautham Shetty and I manage this role

Message me

About you

  • A good academic background with a relevant degree and ideally an MSc or PhD in a subject.
  • Proven geotechnical analysis and design experience, with experience in the Offshore sector.
  • Experience in leading offshore design including offshore foundation design (monopile, jacket foundations and suction caissons), driveability, cable burial trench ability and deep-water anchoring.
  • Detailed understanding of advanced constitutive soil models, parameter selection for such models, soil-structure interaction, and experience of numerical modelling software (FLAC, PLAXIS 2D / 3D etc.) in addition to standard geotechnical software.
  • Experience in validation of geotechnical numerical analysis and numerical model calibration.
  • Experience in managing the process of geotechnical numerical analysis within an interdisciplinary project environment.
  • A desire to drive digital innovation and further AtkinsRéalis' capability in offshore geotechnics and advanced geotechnical analysis.
  • Excellent communication skills and confidence to liaise with clients and engineers from other disciplines.
  • Excellent report writing skills with the ability to self-check and produce accurate work.
  • A willingness to travel on short assignments both within the UK and overseas.
  • Hold Chartered Engineer status.
  • A valid UK driving licence.
  • The office location can be discussed at interview, with a preference for work to be from our Epsom, London, Glasgow or Bristol office.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

video thumbnail

Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis

Our supportive, collaborative culture inspires us as a global community every day.

Watch this short film and imagine what you could achieve here, too.

About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

#LI-INFRASTRUCTURE | #LI-UK #LI-UKI | #GETJOBS

Related jobs

Ecologist
Environment & geoscience Health, Safety, Environment & Wellbeing Full time
Ecologist

Various locations

Analyst - HR Operations: Employee Lifecycle: 1 Year Contract to Hire
Human Resources Full time
Analyst - HR Operations: Employee Lifecycle: 1 Year Contract to Hire

Bangalore, Karnātaka, India

Contract & Claims Experts (Rail/Metro)
Cities & development Cost, Commercial & Procurement Full time
Contract & Claims Experts (Rail/Metro)

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Senior/Principal Ecologist
Environment & geoscience Health, Safety, Environment & Wellbeing Full time
Senior/Principal Ecologist

Various locations

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Rail
Transportation Cost, Commercial & Procurement Full time
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Rail

Various locations

Associate Ecologist/Associate Director with BNG Specialism
Environment & geoscience Health, Safety, Environment & Wellbeing Full time
Associate Ecologist/Associate Director with BNG Specialism

Various locations

Highway Project Manager
Transportation Engineering Full time
Highway Project Manager

Various locations

Nuclear Safety Engineer
Nuclear Engineering Full time
Nuclear Safety Engineer

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

Portfolio manager
Transportation Project & Programme Management Full time
Portfolio manager

Various locations

ITS / Technology Senior Engineer (Highways)
Transportation Engineering Full time
ITS / Technology Senior Engineer (Highways)

Leatherhead, Surrey, England, United Kingdom

ITS / Technology Design Engineer (Highways)
Transportation Engineering Full time
ITS / Technology Design Engineer (Highways)

Leatherhead, Surrey, England, United Kingdom

Associate/Chief Geotechnical Engineer-Offshore
Cities & development Engineering Full time
Associate/Chief Geotechnical Engineer-Offshore

Various locations

Related blogs

A woman smiling at the camera

Setting the standards: Sarah on leading air quality, shaping policy, and opening doors for the next generation

Meet Sarah, a leader in air quality and read how she’s helping shape cleaner air and real-world change.

Card link for Setting the standards: Sarah on leading air quality, shaping policy, and opening doors for the next generation
Picture of Bhajan, smiling towards the camera

From Aberdeen to Air Quality and Carbon: Bhajan on building a dual role in Environment

Meet Bhajan, an environmental consultant stepping across air quality and carbon, and discover how he’s driving real sustainability impact.

Card link for From Aberdeen to Air Quality and Carbon: Bhajan on building a dual role in Environment

Building generation capacity for the grid we have now

Discover how Bennett Mountain is strengthening Idaho’s grid with 162MW of fast-start capacity designed to respond when people need it most.

Card link for Building generation capacity for the grid we have now

Saeed : Designing the tools that keep nuclear work safe

Saeed is a Tooling Engineer at Candu Energy Inc., an AtkinsRéalis company, contributing to some of the largest and most technically demanding nuclear refurbishment projects.

Card link for Saeed : Designing the tools that keep nuclear work safe

What makes early careers at AtkinsRéalis different? Peter’s story reveals it.

Explore how Peter’s graduate journey at AtkinsRéalis was shaped by real‑world responsibility, supportive teams, and leadership access, setting the foundation for early career success.

Card link for What makes early careers at AtkinsRéalis different? Peter’s story reveals it.
A portrait picture of Bethan on her graduation day

Starting my nuclear engineering journey: Early experiences shaping my career

Meet Bethan and read how she’s building her career as a Graduate Electrical Engineer working on major nuclear projects at AtkinsRéalis.

Card link for Starting my nuclear engineering journey: Early experiences shaping my career
A smiling picture of Remya

Remya on nuclear design, multidisciplinary problem‑solving, and what drives her work

Meet Remya, an EC&I engineer leading nuclear design across global markets and read how variety, flexibility, and multidisciplinary work have shaped her career at AtkinsRéalis .

Card link for Remya on nuclear design, multidisciplinary problem‑solving, and what drives her work
Headshot of Ejike

Ejike on joining as a graduate, leading nuclear projects in Bristol, and why no two days are the same

Meet Ejike, an EC&I engineer who joined AtkinsRéalis as a graduate and now leads complex nuclear projects.

Card link for Ejike on joining as a graduate, leading nuclear projects in Bristol, and why no two days are the same