Principal Geotechnical Engineer

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Job Purpose
Ryder Geotechnical is a leading multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy, working internationally on projects in the Offshore energy Sector. You will be joining a team of committed and self-driven professionals in a company with ambitious growth plans which is at the forefront of engineering excellence and that is involved in some of the most exciting offshore projects in the world today. We offer an excellent benefit package and competitive salary along with great training and development opportunities.
The role of the Principal Geotechnical Engineer is to manage and deliver projects from both technical and financial perspective; from initial client contact to issue of reports, across all areas of detailed geotechnical assessment in the offshore energy sector. This includes management of client relationships, management of a team of engineers, and working closely with the Engineering Director. Projects can vary from geotechnical design of e.g. foundations, scour assessments, rock berms, or Jack-Up Assessments, through to cable engineering and secondary stabilization assessment.
The role includes supervising projects internally, through delegation and management, review and QC, and actively carrying out project work to satisfy our customer requirements.
Ryder Geotechnical is part of Tekmar Group, a leading engineering services organisation dedicated to providing innovative solutions to the offshore energy and subsea industries, with a strong focus on renewables. As part of Tekmar Group, Ryder Geotechnical work closely with colleagues in group companies to deliver turn-key solutions to various sectors within the industry.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Engineering Director and lead team in the preparation of geotechnical studies, designs, and reports, predominantly associated with subsea structures.
Maintain time and project records and manage budgets and junior team members.
Conduct, review, supervise, and issue data assessments and geotechnical analyses.
Client liaison and lead in the preparation of geotechnical study reports.
Review and keep a working knowledge of up-to-date design specifications and standards.
Develop and manage in house design principles and methodologies to ensure consistency across projects.
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.
Carry out business development activities and develop the subsea structures division within Ryder.
Takes senior management responsibility for ensuring team and company compliance with HSEQ.
Actively participate and lead by example in the Company’s Quality and HSE Systems and Procedures.
Upkeep and ownership of your continued professional development including attendance at conferences, publishing works, presenting, and attending training courses.
Working Relationships
Line management responsibility for team
You will be expected to lead projects supporting junior colleagues, offering internal training opportunities where appropriate, and performing team reviews and appraisals.
The Principal Geotechnical Engineer is recognised as a qualified practitioner putting academic training into practice and progressively developing marine geotechnical expertise under the guidance of more experienced colleagues, and training less experienced team members, within the team and the wider organisation.
Person Specification
Demonstrable experience working in a geotechnical engineering environment in the offshore sector, expected 10 years’ experience minimum with particular focus on seabed infrastructure.
Good working knowledge of ground investigation, geotechnical engineering, and geological processes.
Experience of offshore geotechnical design, including soil-structure integration, jack up leg penetration assessment, trenching assessments, Cable Burial Risk Assessment (CBRA).
Able to lead projects for conception to completion, with client liaison, project planning, team and financial management.
Active participation/graduate membership of a professional organisation such as the Institution of Civil Engineers, Geological Society, Society for Underwater Technology.
Degree in Civil Engineering or Geology, or closely related subject supported by further academic study or practical experience in geotechnical engineering or engineering geology in the offshore sector.
Working knowledge of ArcGIS, Global Mapper, and proprietary software for geotechnical analysis, such as PLAXIS, GIS, GRL WEAP.
Company Benefits
Company social events
Day off for your birthday
HealthShield wellbeing portal and cash back plan
Perks such as tech purchase scheme and cycle purchase scheme
Electric vehicle leasing scheme
25 days holiday as standard, increasing to 30 days with length of service starting at 3rd anniversary.
Option to buy and/or sell holidays
Financial reward long service scheme starting at 5th anniversary.
Annual Save As You Earn Share Scheme (SAYE)
Company pension 6%, rising to 8% over next 2 years as part of Company benefits improvement plan
Employee Assistance Program
Life assurance x4 salary
To apply please email your CV to #####. Similarly, if you are interested in finding out more about the role, have any questions or would like an informal discussion, please email #####.