Marine Geotechnical Engineer

You will conduct and interpret ground investigations for offshore and coastal projects across the North Sea and Atlantic seaboard. Based in Aberdeen, you will work closely with the marine division's jack‑up fleet, designing borehole programmes, supervising CPT campaigns, and providing geotechnical design parameters for gravity‑base foundations, quay walls, and dredging operations.

What we are looking for

• BEng or MSc in Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, or Earth Sciences


• Minimum 5 years of experience in marine or offshore ground investigation


• Experience with CPT interpretation, borehole logging, and laboratory testing programmes


• Working knowledge of BS EN 1997 (Eurocode 7) and offshore geotechnical standards


• Willingness to travel to offshore sites and work on jack‑up platforms for extended periods


• Valid offshore survival training (BOSIET/HUET) or willingness to obtain

Compensation and benefits

Competitive and market‑aligned, benchmarked annually against European infrastructure peers.

Pension

10% employer contribution from day one. Employee contributions are voluntary.

Holiday

28 days annual leave plus public holidays. Additional days accrue with tenure.

EUR 5,000 annual budget for courses, conferences, and professional certifications.

Relocation

Full relocation support for cross‑border moves, including visa assistance and housing allowance.

Paid sabbatical of up to three months available after ten years of continuous service.

Hextal Group N.V. is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or age. All hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.