Geotechnical Engineer

Overview

As a Geotechnical Engineer in SSE’s Engineering Team, you will contribute geotechnical leadership across offshore wind projects from development to operation. You will shape strategies, manage risk, and influence delivery plans to support complex, high-impact installations. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure technical excellence and commercial value while advancing the renewable energy transition. This role offers hands-on project scope, exposure to industry-leading specialists, and meaningful impact on how offshore wind utilities are built. A strong motive is provided by SSE’s mission to enable a clean, affordable electricity system.

Pay / Benefits

• private healthcare discounts
• gym membership discounts
• free online GP
• 24/7 counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• maternity and adoption pay, paternity leave

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver geotechnical strategies across project lifecycles
• Plan and execute offshore ground investigations, laboratory testing, interpretation, ground modelling and cable installation assessments
• Coordinate and manage consultants/contractors with project, engineering and procurement teams
• Review third-party studies and designs including foundation designs, geohazard evaluations and related reports
• Support DEVEX, CAPEX and OPEX planning and drive continuous improvement while ensuring health, safety, environmental and sustainability compliance

Key requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology or related discipline
• Chartered status or active progression towards professional accreditation
• Strong understanding of offshore wind development and geotechnical requirements for project delivery
• Experience in offshore ground investigations, laboratory testing, interpretation, ground modelling and geohazard management
• Ability to apply technical judgement with commercial awareness and risk-based decision making
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• collaborative
• proactive
• solution-oriented
• offshore ground investigations
• laboratory testing programmes
• geotechnical interpretation and parameter selection

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