Job Description

Principal Geotechnical Engineer

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.

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 Hozti.

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.

Requirements:

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.

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.

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.

Job Type : Full Time / Permanent

Nationality: Any

Salary : Will discuss during personal interview based on your work experience

Annual Vacation: One month paid vacation after 12th month for the first year and after 11 month for the next years.

Day Off : Sunday

Location: Abu Dhabi - UAE

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Experience:

• Principal Geotechnical Engineer: 10 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• UAE Driving License (Preferred)