Job Description
About the job
Cathie is a leading global offshore geoscience and geotechnical engineering consultancy specializing in:
- Geospatial analysis
- Marine geophysics and geotechnics
- Marine cables and landing
- Foundation engineering
- Pipelines and trenching
- Numerical analyses
We continuously challenge the way we do things with a view to improve and innovate. We work primarily in the offshore renewable energy industry for clients who design, install, and operate offshore, nearshore, and onshore infrastructure.
Your role will involve:
- Management of large commissions
- Leading a technical team supporting several project managers
- Acting as a technical reviewer in geoscience commissions
Typical deliverables will involve desk studies, geoscience reports, interpretations, survey design and management, ground investigation reports for large windfarms, engineering assessments (cables or foundations), construction planning, tender and supervision support. You will lead research and implementation of new and standard methods, advance the best practice of the company and mentor Junior staff.
You will be given the opportunity to learn from Cathie’s position and experience in the market, exchange views with similarly skilled peers and be part of the senior team in charge of setting the next company challenges.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a civil engineer, or engineering geologist, chartered and experienced in ground modelling in the offshore industry to join our team in Newcastle, remotely from the UK or from a European base.
The successful applicant will have:
- At least 10 to 15 years’ experience in the offshore industry
- Extensive experience managing teams, delivering geoscience commissions and geotechnical designs for the offshore industry
The desired applicant will have a passion for sharing knowledge and advancing technical knowledge and Cathie’s best practices.
Offshore supervision or contractor’s experience in the renewable energy or oil and gas markets, related to offshore foundations, cable landings, or cable construction projects is also sought-after.
The successful candidate will:
- Successfully manage, direct or review geoscience, geotechnical design and construction support commissions
- Lead geoscience teams and work with other disciplines based in various locations
- Participate in advancing Cathie’s state of the art database and reporting capabilities, integrating programming skills and database reporting capabilities
- Build a significant track record in delivering quality products, outputs and work practices
- Learn, develop and share new technical knowledge (technical publications, presentations, conference participations)
- Mentor junior staff, initiate and contribute to research and development initiatives
- Show effective management of your team’s work, in terms of efficiency, quality and timescales
- Hold excellent communication skills, initiative and an excellent teamwork mentality
- Demonstrate openness, respect for their colleagues and managers, excellent work attitude and strong work ethic
Mandatory requirements:
- Chartered Engineer or Geologist with significant offshore track record
- Offshore cable construction experience, ground modelling experience or geoscience team lead experience
- Track record in reviewing or directing complex reports and geoscience commissions
- Team player, mentor and public speaker record
- In-depth awareness of key industry software
- Attention to detail, clear communicator
- Ability to solve complex problems with innovative solutions
- Ability to manage own workload and prioritize tasks
- Ability to protect staff from excessive pressure and negotiate with clients on complex situations
Additional extras:
- Offshore Client representative experience
- Knowledge of geotechnical design standards and procedures
- Track record as the main author of papers and articles relevant to the industry
Why work for Cathie?
The opportunity to work for a leading engineering consultancy with significant reputation in offshore engineering
CPD support and senior mentorship from industry leads
A modern and friendly office environment in Newcastle City Centre
Flexible working hours and hybrid working
Mentorship by lead engineers with a reputation in the business
Competitive salary package and bonus
Company pension scheme
Private healthcare and dental care
Bike to work scheme
Electric car scheme
Monthly social activities for all staff
Weekly yoga classes to encourage staff well-being
Remote support working