About the role
You will conduct and interpret ground investigations for offshore and coastal projects across the North Sea and Atlantic seaboard. Based in Aberdeen, you will work closely with the marine division's jack-up fleet, designing borehole programmes, supervising CPT campaigns, and providing geotechnical design parameters for gravity-base foundations, quay walls, and dredging operations.
What we are looking for
- BEng or MSc in Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, or Earth Sciences
- Minimum 5 years of experience in marine or offshore ground investigation
- Experience with CPT interpretation, borehole logging, and laboratory testing programmes
- Working knowledge of BS EN 1997 (Eurocode 7) and offshore geotechnical standards
- Willingness to travel to offshore sites and work on jack-up platforms for extended periods
- Valid offshore survival training (BOSIET/HUET) or willingness to obtain
Compensation and benefits
Salary
Competitive and market-aligned, benchmarked annually against European infrastructure peers.
Pension
10% employer contribution from day one. Employee contributions are voluntary.
Holiday
28 days annual leave plus public holidays. Additional days accrue with tenure.
Professional development
EUR 5,000 annual budget for courses, conferences, and professional certifications.
Relocation
Full relocation support for cross-border moves, including visa assistance and housing allowance.
Sabbatical
Paid sabbatical of up to three months available after ten years of continuous service.
Application process
Submit CV and cover letter
Upload your CV and a brief cover letter explaining why this role interests you and what you would bring to Hextal.
Technical interview
A 60-minute conversation with the hiring manager and a technical specialist, focused on your experience and approach to engineering challenges.
Site visit
An invitation to visit one of our active project sites to meet the team, see the work in progress, and assess whether Hextal is the right fit for you.
Offer
Successful candidates receive a formal offer within five working days of the final interview.
Hextal Group N.V. is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or age. All hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.