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Saipem is a global leader in the engineering and construction of major projects for the energy and infrastructure sectors, both offshore and onshore. Saipem is “One Company” organized into business lines:
Asset Based Services,
Drilling,
Energy Carriers,
Offshore Wind,
Sustainable Infrastructures,
Robotics & Industrialized Solutions. Always oriented towards technological innovation, the company’s purpose is “
Engineering for a sustainable future”. As such Saipem is committed to supporting its clients on the energy transition pathway towards Net Zero, with increasingly digital means, technologies and processes geared for environmental sustainability. Listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, it is present in more than
50 countries around the world and employs about
30,000 people of over 130 nationalities.
As
Offshore Geotechnical Engineer you will be responsible for planning, executing, and interpreting geotechnical investigations to support the design and installation of offshore structures, including wind turbine foundations, oil & gas platforms, subsea pipelines, and seabed installations. The role involves interpretation, data analysis, and foundation design/installation recommendations while ensuring compliance with industry standards and project requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Site Investigation Planning & Execution
- Develop geotechnical investigation scopes of work (SOW) for offshore projects.
- Select appropriate sampling and in-situ testing methods (CPT, boreholes, vane shear, etc.).
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Interpret soil laboratory test results (triaxial, consolidation, cyclic testing).
- Develop geotechnical design parameters (shear strength, stiffness, bearing capacity).
- Prepare Geotechnical Interpretive Reports (GIRs) and Foundation Design Reports (FDRs).
- Foundation Design Support
- Provide geotechnical input for pile design, suction caissons, and shallow foundations.
- Perform axial and lateral pile capacity calculations (API, DNV, ISO methods).
- Perform pile installation analysis (pile driveability, refusal, set-up effects).
- Support FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) and detailed design phases.
- Compliance & Standards
- Ensure adherence to ISO 19901-8, API RP 2GEO, DNV-RP-C212, and client specifications.
- Participate in risk assessments (HAZID/HAZOP) related to geotechnical uncertainties.
- Review third-party reports and contractor deliverables for technical accuracy.
- To become familiar with and to maintain awareness of Saipem’s current requirements and where applicable, the latest Industry Codes and Standards including statutory rules and regulations.
- To ensure that all activities are carried out in a manner consistent with Saipem’s policy on health, safety, quality and environmental matters in accordance with Saipem specific procedures.
- To ensure his / her own safety and that of others is not compromised or placed at risk.
- Project & Client Management
- Coordinate with civil, structural, and marine teams for integrated solutions.
- Provide technical support during offshore construction and installation.
- Communicate findings to clients, regulators, and certification bodies.
What We Are Looking For
- 5-10 years experience in offshore geotechnics and foundations design.
- Experience with at least one finite element analysis (PLAXIS, ABAQUS) or pile design software (GRLWEAP, SPLICE, APILE, LPILE, SETTLE3D) would be a plus
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering.
- Good knowledge of offshore drilling, CPT interpretation, soil-structure interaction and geotechnical data interpretation.
- Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and offshore environments.
What We Offer
- Contractor, full-time
- IR35: outside
- Our One Saipem Way soft skills model leverages on skills development, career growth, opportunities to innovate through complex challenges by promoting communication and collaboration to achieve common goals.
- Location: Kingston upon Thames office
- Start date: as soon as a successful candidate is identified
Please note: All applicants must reside in the UK and possess full, permanent UK right-to-work status, as Saipem is unable to offer sponsorships.
Additional Information
We embrace diversity! At Saipem, we believe that innovation thrives through diversity. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we stand against discrimination based on gender identity, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of SAIPEM companies unique.
Safety and Sustainability matter to us! Operating in difficult and at times extreme situations, the focus is always on the health and safety of people and the preservation of the natural ecosystem.
PRIVACY POLICY
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