Geotechnical Engineer - Expression of Interest

Job Description

Wood is seeking expressions of interest from experienced Geotechnical Engineers for contract opportunities within our Consulting business unit, supporting a diverse portfolio of global projects. While the role is ideally based in Staines, we are also open to considering Aberdeen as an alternative location.

This role involves comprehensive geotechnical expertise across offshore and onshore environments. It includes analysing soil‑pipe interactions for various seabed conditions such as sand, clay, and silt, and designing foundations for subsea structures using mud mats or piles, with seismic considerations. Additionally, the position demands strong capabilities in geohazard assessment, including desk studies, geological interpretation of geophysical data, and site reconnaissance.

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Within Consulting, our clients range from major and independent operators of onshore oil & gas and clean energy facilities such as carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) and windfarms, to suppliers, fabricators and EPC contractors. We execute projects from concept through detailed design, construction and commissioning on a world‑wide basis. We are proud to be working on projects that support the energy transition journey, enabling a more sustainable future for us all.

• A caring team culture we support each other professionally and personally, encouraging knowledge sharing across all areas of the business
• Energy Transition Academy join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field
• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across the Energy sector
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Commitment to continued professional development development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

The Key Objectives of this role are:

• Subsea pipe soil interaction calculations for sand, stiff clay, soft clay and silt seabed conditions
• Offshore geotechnical survey specification, including all survey equipment relevant to subsea pipeline and structures design, on site and laboratory testing and geotechnical reporting
• Soil interaction design of Subsea structures with mud mat and/or pile foundations, including seismic
• Onshore pipeline and structures soil interaction design including buried pipelines, pipe rack foundation, buried anchor block
• Landfall construction design geotechnics, including open cut constructions, micro and HDD tunnelling, sheet piled coffer dam construction
• Use technical skills to deliver high quality services in geohazard investigations studies related to pipeline and other linear asset projects
• Perform preliminary geohazard desk studies for site selection
• Prepare geohazard analysis based on geological interpretation of geophysical data
• Input into pipeline protection design in fault crossings, as well as foundation design in seismic areas
• Participate in project site visits / pipeline route reconnaissance and site survey activities
• Lead or provide review and input into nearshore and onshore site investigations
• Nearshore sediment erosion and deposition calculations
• Nearshore wave and seismic triggered liquefaction calculations
• Seismic effects on seabed and onshore surface soils
• Geotechnical matters relating to onshore and offshore pile and caisson design and construction
• Interpretation of for example GIR documents and ensuring correct use of data in design
• Application of geotechnical design Codes and RPs
• Geotechnical design considerations with respect to pre‑lay seabed interventions along steep escarpments and elsewhere, and pre‑lay rock‑dumping to mitigate for example excessive spans

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