Senior Marine Geotechnical Engineer

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description

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A specialist marine engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Marine Geotechnical Engineer to lead marine and coastal geotechnics from their Cape Town office.
This role is ideal for a geotechnical professional who thrives on complex marine soils challenges, advanced analysis, and independent delivery of higha??end technical work.
You will become the lead in South Africa for the geotechnical discipline, working closely with structural and coastal teams to deliver worlda??class marine infrastructure solutions.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead marine geotechnical investigations and design for ports, waterfronts, reclamation, piling, breakwaters, and coastal foundations.
  • Interpret CPT, lab tests, borehole data, geophysics, and bathymetry.
  • Deliver foundation design, settlement modelling, slope stability, liquefaction, cyclic loading analysis, and ground improvement solutions.
  • Prepare high-quality geotechnical interpretive reports.
  • Provide geotechnical support during construction and review contractor submissions.
Job Experience & Skills Required:
  • BSc/BEng in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering (MSc preferred).
  • Registered Pr Eng (or eligible within 6-12 months).
  • 7-12 years' experience in geotechnical engineering, with marine/coastal experience essential.
  • Proficiency in PLAXIS, SLIDE, Settle3, LPILE, or similar.
  • Ability to work independently and take full technical responsibility.
Why this role?
  • Lead geotechnical specialist for SA
  • High technical autonomy
  • Exposure to largea??scale marine projects
  • Opportunity to shape the discipline as the team grows
If marine geotechnics is your passion and you want to own the discipline, this is the opportunity for you.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly.
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1641069
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Education
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