Engineering Geology and Ground Modelling Lead

Hydrofix Limited; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based Geoscience Consultancy is seeking an Engineering Geology & Ground Modelling Lead to oversee a critical practice in offshore projects. The candidate should have strong technical leadership skills, a geology background, and experience in offshore wind projects. This full-time position offers flexible work arrangements and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Pension & Life Assurance

Membership to professional body

Regular training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in ground modelling and data integration workflows.
• Desire for continued professional development and chartered status.
• Experience in offshore wind and subsea cable sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical development of ground modelling practice.
• Oversee engineering geology discipline.
• Manage GIS solutions for survey and modelling projects.
• Develop scopes for geotechnical data acquisition.

Skills

Technical leadership

Geological processes knowledge

Construction and installation risk understanding

Ground model development track record

Geoscience data analysis

Relationship management

Education

Geology undergraduate degree

Higher degree in engineering geology or geotechnical engineering

Job description

Engineering Geology and Ground Modelling Lead

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The Vacancy

Hydrofix part of RSK Group is hiring for an Engineering Geology & Ground Modelling Lead. Hydrofix is a UK-based offshore Geoscience Consultancy supporting renewable energy, telecommunications, and power projects worldwide. Located in Tattenhall, Cheshire, our expert team delivers full project lifecycle support from feasibility to construction.

We’re seeking a strategic leader to head our ground modelling practice and oversee the engineering geology discipline. This role focuses on offshore wind, HVDC/HVAC interconnectors, and telecoms infrastructure, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to the energy transition. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to plan, engineer, and support the construction of major offshore projects for leading developers and TSO’s.

The ideal candidate is an experienced professional capable of excelling at a Principal level, with potential to progress to Associate Director.

The position is full-time with flexible working arrangements, based out of our network of RSK offices. Spending time at our Hydrofix Cheshire location fostering collaboration, technical development, and team growth, making a meaningful impact on future energy infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical leadership and development of our ground model discipline offering
• Technical leadership, development and ownership of our Engineering Geology capabilities
• Technical leadership for the development of GIS solutions for survey management and ground modelling projects
• Technical leadership in geotechnical data acquisition, developing scopes, specifications and best practice in survey management
• Authoring, review and approval of geo desktop studies, ground modelling reports and geotechnical interpretative reports
• Producing thought leadership, white papers and technical papers for peer review
• Technical document reviews
• Technical data QC analysis, gap analysis and presentation
• Attending Client meetings
• Attending industry and sector specific exhibitions and conferences

Person Specification

• Geology undergraduate with a higher degree in engineering geology, geotechnical engineering, or closely related discipline
• Deep knowledge of geological processes and the relationship between provenance, formation and engineering geological units when characterising offshore projects
• Strong understanding of construction and installation risk in offshore wind and the relationship with fundamental provenance-related characteristics of soil and rock formations
• Demonstrable project track record of shallow (<150m), high resolution ground model development in a range of geological settings in offshore wind and other marine sectors
• Experience in the development of ground modelling and data integration workflows
• Strong understanding of geoscience data in the marine environment
• Demonstrable track record and experience in the offshore wind, subsea cable and broader offshore energy sector
• A strong desire for Continued Professional Development and either Chartered, or in the process of doing so
• Able to develop and advocate for novel technical developments
• Customer facing, with excellent relationship management skills

Salary & Benefits

• Commensurate with experience
• Flexible working arrangements
• Pension & Life Assurance
• Membership to professional body
• Regular training and development
• Access to a range of discounts and benefits platform with RSK Group
• Full Job Specification attached that details more information on pre-requisites and and desirable capabilities.

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About Us

HydroFix is a specialist, UK-based geoscience consultancy supporting renewable developers and contractors working on complex and environmentally sensitive sites throughout North-West Europe. And as a marine geoscience consultancy, we are also active in the offshore wind energy and telecommunications sectors.

We have been based in Cheshire since 2015; our team collectively has more than 100 years of combined experience in offshore site investigation, seabed preparation and construction consultancy support throughout a project’s life cycle. Clients include SSE, Ørsted, RWE, Marubeni Corporation, Sumitomo Corporation, Global Marine Group, Enshore Subsea and James Fisher Renewables.

HydroFix is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy remains the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

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