Gardline Limited is part of the Boskalis group of companies.  Working at Gardline is about exploration. In a world where population growth, an increase of global trade, demand for (new) energy and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to explore your career and find innovative and relevant solutions for complex projects.  ​

For a business to succeed, it needs the right people, with the right skills and values. We seek exceptional individuals who champion our values-based culture and team spirit. Here at Gardline, we are committed to each and every one of our staff members worldwide. We empower our staff to gain new skills, bring new ideas to the table, to grow and develop. Together!

How you can make your mark

Make your mark as a senior geotechnical engineer!

As part of the rapid expansion of our fleet, we have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and talented senior geotechnical engineer to oversee projects and provide dedicated onshore support to our offshore geotechnical engineers.

You’ll also provide support to our onshore project engineers in conducting geotechnical engineering data processing, interpretation and data reporting.

This position is based at our head office in Great Yarmouth therefore you must hold the right to work in the UK and be located in the local area. This position also include an expectation to work approximately 60 days per year onboard our company owned and operated vessels therefore you will need to be prepared to travel and be able to attain the relevant medical sign off and training certification.

Your responsibilities include:

• Acquire and process high quality in situ and sampling data for geotechnical projects
• Manage quality control of acquired data and samples in accordance with client requirements and international standards
• Undertake offshore laboratory testing and soil/rock logging
• Data processing and preparation of results in accordance with industry standards and in-house processes
• Compile deliverables and factual geotechnical field reports
• Liaise with sub-contractors and clients as required
• Mentor junior engineers

Your qualities and experience
You can make your mark as a geotechnical engineer if you have:

• A proven work history in offshore geotechnical data acquisition
• Tenacity, positivity and the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Qualified to degree level in Earth Sciences or Civil Engineering
• Understanding of geotechnical properties of worldwide soil provinces, particularly soils of Northwest Europe and be familiar with and understand current industry standards and practices are desirable
• Team spirit and a ‘can-do’ attitude
• Self-discipline and a dedicated work ethi

What you can expect

• A dynamic environment: A job that allows you to collaborate with a talented team of experts from different backgrounds and contribute to making a significant impact.
• A range of benefits: In addition to your salary and flexible work arrangements, you will receive an annual leave entitlement of 30 days (inclusive of 8 UK bank holidays), a salary sacrifice pension scheme, access to private healthcare through Bupa as well as cycle to work and eye test schemes.
• Career opportunities: We offer you plenty of opportunities to bring out the best in yourself for example through ongoing training and development. Being part of Gardline and the Boskalis Group provides access to a vast range of opportunities literally across the globe! 
• A warm welcome: We warmly welcome our new colleagues, so they feel at home as soon as possible. During your onboarding program, we give you all the ins and outs of Gardline

Extra information

• Your team: Geotechnical Department
• Where you will work: Your office location will be based in Endeavor House, Admiralty Road, Great Yarmouth NR30 3NG.
• Fulltime job: The position is fulltime working 37.5 hours a week.
• Next steps: Apply easily by completing the online application form. Interviews are held online or in the office. Once it’s clear we’re a good match, we’ll make you an offer – and look forward to welcoming you to the company.

Want to know more?
We are more than happy to answer your questions about the position of geotechnical engineer. Please contact the Recruitment Team via [email protected].

Interested? Please apply by filling in your details and by uploading your cover letter and CV on our careers site before 10th January 2025.

Disclaimer for recruitment and selection agencies

We appreciate your interest in our vacancies and understand that your candidate might be enthusiastic about this exciting opportunity. However, our recruitment process is not structured this way, at Boskalis we handle recruitment ourselves. Therefore we do not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies. Any submission will be treated as a direct application.