Geotechnical Engineer (Seabed Testing / On and Offshore)

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Job information

  • Location: Beccles, Suffolk
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Salary: £40000 - £45000 per annum + Training + Progression
  • Published: 10 March 2026

Geotechnical Engineer (Seabed Testing / On and Offshore)

£40,000 – £45,000 + Offshore Uplift + Training + Progression + Pension

Beccles

Are you a Geotechnical Engineer with offshore site investigation experience looking to join a rapidly growing international engineering group offering offshore opportunities, industry training and long-term progression?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established international engineering and equipment provider supporting global energy and infrastructure projects. With operations across the UK, US and Singapore, the group supplies advanced survey equipment, inspection systems and technical services to over 1000 clients worldwide.

In this role you will be based at the company’s Operations Centre and Soils Laboratory in Beccles, working across both onshore engineering and offshore site investigations. You will process and interpret in-situ test data, classify soil and rock samples, conduct offshore laboratory testing and contribute to technical reporting and project delivery.

This position would suit a Geotechnical Engineer with offshore experience who is looking to join a collaborative and ambitious team within a growing international organisation.

The Role

  • Deliver offshore geotechnical site investigations in line with project requirements
  • Process, interpret and QA/QC in-situ test data
  • Log and classify soil and rock samples to industry standards
  • Carry out offshore laboratory testing including triaxial and vane testing
  • Support production of geotechnical logs and factual reports

The Person

  • Geotechnical Engineer with offshore investigation experience
  • Degree in Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering or similar

Keywords: Offshore, Geotechnical, CPT, Site Investigation, Marine Engineering, Data Acquisition, Laboratory Testing, Geotechnical Engineer

Reference: BBBH24315

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will depend on your experience, qualifications, and skillset.

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