Overview

Technip Energies is a global technology and engineering powerhouse. With leadership positions in LNG, hydrogen, ethylene, sustainable chemistry, and CO2 management, we contribute to critical markets such as energy, energy derivatives, decarbonization, and circularity. Our Technology, Products and Services (TPS) and Project Delivery segments turn innovation into scalable and industrial reality. Through collaboration and excellence in execution, our 17,000+ employees across 34 countries are committed to bridging prosperity with sustainability for a world designed to last.

About the mission we offer you

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Principal Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical design and analysis for major energy and oil & gas infrastructure projects predominantly across the UK. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and a thorough understanding of UK ground conditions, regulatory frameworks, and sector-specific challenges. You will report functionally to the CSA Discipline Manager and at a project level to the CSA Lead Engineer.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Deliver geotechnical designs for deep and shallow foundations, retaining structures, earthworks, ground improvements, and temporary works.
• Technical Leadership: Conduct slope stability, bearing capacity, settlement, and liquefaction assessments.
• Technical Leadership: Oversee ground investigation planning, interpretation, and reporting in accordance with UK standards.
• Technical Leadership: Draft geotechnical investigation scopes of work.
• Technical Leadership: Produce geotechnical interpretative reports.

• Leadership and Team Development: Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers.
• Leadership and Team Development: Lead knowledge-sharing initiatives and promote best practices across the team.
• Leadership and Team Development: Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture aligned with company values.

• Client and Stakeholder Engagement: Act as primary point of contact for clients on geotechnical matters.
• Client and Stakeholder Engagement: Represent the CSA team in client and stakeholder meetings.
• Client and Stakeholder Engagement: Support business development and proposal preparation for onshore energy projects.

• Compliance and Quality: Ensure designs meet UK and international standards, including Eurocodes for geotechnical, foundation, and concrete designs as applicable; implement quality assurance processes and contribute to continuous improvement.

• Collaboration and Coordination: Work closely with structural, civil, and other engineering teams to integrate geotechnical solutions into overall project designs.
• Collaboration and Coordination: Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and site teams during construction phases to resolve geotechnical issues.
• Collaboration and Coordination: Engage with environmental specialists to ensure compliance with permitting and sustainability requirements.
• Collaboration and Coordination: Facilitate regular design coordination meetings and contribute to interface management plans.
• Collaboration and Coordination: Collaborate effectively across multiple offices and global teams to ensure consistent technical standards and knowledge sharing.

About You

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related discipline (MSc).
• Chartered Engineer status (ICE or equivalent).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in geotechnical engineering, with significant onshore oil & gas or energy infrastructure exposure.
• Expertise in foundation design for heavy plant, tanks, and pipelines.
• Proficiency in geotechnical software (e.g., PLAXIS, GRLWEAP, Oasys Slope, TALREN, etc.).
• Strong understanding of UK ground conditions and regulatory environment.
• Experience with ground improvement techniques (e.g., vibro‑compaction, soil mixing).
• Familiarity with environmental permitting and contaminated land assessments.
• Experience in leading civil, structural, and architectural teams is desirable.

Your career with us

Working at Technip Energies is an inspiring journey, filled with groundbreaking projects and dynamic collaborations. Surrounded by diverse and talented individuals, you will feel welcomed, respected, and engaged. You will enjoy a safe, caring environment where you can spark new ideas, reimagine the future, and lead change. As your career grows, you will benefit from learning opportunities at T.EN University, such as The Future Ready Program and the Graduate Program, supported by your manager through regular development check-ins.

What’s Next?

Once we receive your application, our recruiting team will screen and match your skills, experience, and potential team fit against the role requirements. You can check your application progress via the personal account created during your application. You can learn more about our company by visiting www.ten.com and following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube for company updates.

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