Senior Geotechnical Specialist

Job title:

Senior Geotechnical Specialist

Company

Lloyd’s Register

Job description

Job ID:40533Senior Geotechnical SpecialistLloyds RegisterLocation: Aberdeen-UK, Kuala Lumpur, MumbaiWhat we’re looking forAs part of this role, you will report to the Geotechnical Team Leader and be responsible for design appraisals of offshore and onshore foundations, anchors, and pipelines, ensuring compliance with relevant standards. Also perform geotechnical modeling, contribute to bids and tenders, and assist in developing technical papers.What we offer you

• The opportunity to work for an organization that has a strong sense of purpose, is values driven and helps colleagues to develop professionally and personally through our range of people development programmes.
• Hybrid working

The role

• The selected candidate will report to the Geotechnical Team Leader, the key responsibilities are as follows:
• Undertake design appraisal activities with respect to offshore & onshore foundations, anchors & pipelines to ensure compliance with specified rules, codes, Regulations, standards and specifications within agreed parameters including budget and contractual requirements.
• Ability to perform geotechnical aspects of structural modelling using standard FEA packages such as SACS, USFOS etc.
• To develop technically other employees, as appropriate and share information to achieve effective knowledge transfer and application.
• To contribute to the preparation of bids and tenders for design appraisal projects.
• To conduct activities in line with internal procedures, accreditation schemes, legislation and industry standards.
• Actively participate in relevant training to pursue continuing professional development.
• Assist in development of technical guidance notes, technical work for papers to be presented at seminars and conferences, co-ordinate technology development projects within LR.
• Ability to work on-site or offshore if required.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in offshore and/or onshore geotechnical engineering.
• Experience in design & analyses of different foundation or anchor types including piles, shallow foundations, pipelines and anchors
• Able to demonstrate ability to apply the basic principles of geotechnical engineering to a wide range of situations and to perform calculations either by hand or using software/spreadsheets.
• Experience in using the main international codes and standards (e.g. ISO, API, Eurocode etc.).
• Experience in using and interpreting the output of appropriate engineering software such as SACS or USFOS.
• Effective communications in written and spoken English with the ability to prepare discuss and present deliverables to a client at a senior level.
• Good communication skills (including technical report writing), the ability to work to tight deadlines and adaptability
• Preferably a higher degree (master’s or PhD) specialising in geotechnics.
• Preferably a Chartered Engineer and a member of a recognised professional body for example ICE or IMAREST (or working towards).
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Experience in geotechnical finite element software such as Plaxis or seismic design is desirable.

#LI-AR1#LI-HybridAbout usWe are a leading international technical professional service provider and a leader in classification, compliance, and consultancy services to the marine and offshore industry, a trusted advisor to our customers helping to design, construct and operate their assets to the highest levels of safety and performance. We are shaping the industry’s future through the development of novel and innovative technology for the next generation of assets, while continuing to deliver solutions for our customers every day.Be a part ofLloyd’s Register is wholly owned by the Lloyd’s Register Foundation, a politically and financially independent global charity that aims to engineer a safer world through promoting safety and education. For a thriving ocean economy, Lloyd’s Register colleagues and Lloyd’s Register Foundation work together to fund research, foster industry collaboration and develop action-oriented solutions to make the world a safer place.Want to apply.Here at Lloyd’s Register, we care, we share and we do the right thing in every situation. It’s ingrained in our culture and everything we do. We are committed, and continually strive, to lead with our values that empower and enable an inclusive environment conducive to your growth, development and engagement. It doesn’t matter who you are, what you have experienced, how you identify, how old you are, where you are from, what your beliefs are or how your brain or body works – the diversity of our colleagues is fundamental to our futures and the changes we can make together. Our inclusive culture allows us to connect together authentically and to be courageous and bold. We don’t just talk about our differences, we celebrate them!We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application and we will do everything we possibly can to support you.If you don’t tick every box in these ads, please don’t rule yourself out. We focus on hiring people who share our goal of working together for a safer, sustainable, thriving ocean economy.We care, we share, we do the right thing.If you have further questions about this role, please contact us at and we will respond to you as soon as possible.Diversity and Inclusion at Lloyd’s Register:Together we are one Lloyd’s Register, committed to developing an inclusive and safe workplace that embraces and celebrates diversity. We strive to ensure that all applicants to LR experience equality of opportunity and fair treatment, because we believe it is the right thing to do. We hope you do too.As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we have committed to:

• ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.
• communicating and promoting vacancies offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
• anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.
• at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people.

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Expected salary

Location

Aberdeen

Job date

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 23:37:36 GMT

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