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Senior/Principal/Chief Geotechnical Engineer-Offshore

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

Overview

Take our vision into the future.

We have an opportunity for experienced Senior/Principal/Chief Geotechnical Engineer-Offshore 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.

The successful candidate 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-146690

Salary range

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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.
  • Working towards or holding Chartered 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.

Reward & 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.

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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.

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