We are seeking engineers with professional experience in offshore energy projects, ideally involving soil investigation, design, analysis, or verification for foundations and structures.
NGI is seeking a manager to lead our newly established London office. We’re looking for someone with solid experience in Offshore Energy projects—ideally involving soil investigation, foundations design, geotechnical analysis, or verification of geotechnical structures. This is a unique opportunity to shape NGI’s presence in the UK and contribute to cutting-edge geotechnical solutions in the Offshore Energy sector.
Key responsibilities
* Establish and lead the daily operations of NGI’s London office, ensuring alignment with NGI’s strategy, values, and leadership principles
* Identify and pursue business opportunities in research and consultancy within the UK offshore and renewable energy sectors, contributing to the development of NGI's overall strategy
* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and other key stakeholders in the UK
* Coordinate events and business development activities
* Manage a team of 4–6 engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment
* Personnel responsibility, including continuous professional development and teamwork accountability
* Allocate and coordinate resources within the team and across NGI divisions
* Act as a liaison between the London office and the NGI Offshore Energy division leadership
Key requirements
* MEng/PhD in Geotechnical Engineering/Geoscience
* Experience in establishing, building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, through selling or delivering projects to the Offshore Energy sector
* A minimum of 10 years in managing renewable energy projects, with a proven track record in overseeing large-scale wind initiatives
* Local knowledge, expertise and network in the UK’s Offshore Energy Sector
* Experience from a leadership role
Application requirements
For all positions, please include the following:
* Cover letter, please highlight your motivation for this position and relevant skills/experiences
* CV
* Academic transcript
* Other relevant documents (e.g., English language tests, proven right to work in the UK)
The recruitment process
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Relevant candidates will be invited for an interview. Please also note that background checks may be conducted, but only with written consent from the candidate.
Application deadline: 12. September
We only accept applications submitted through our recruitment system.
Section Head Offshore Geotechnical Design
NGI - Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - is an internationally renowned center for applied research and consulting in engineering-related geosciences, integrating geotechnical, geological, and geophysical expertise. Our research provides knowledge that strengthens industry and society to solve some of the most critical challenges facing the world related to climate, environment, energy, and natural hazards.
Since the establishment of NGI in the early 1950s, we have attracted dedicated professionals and experts in using geomaterials as construction ground and building materials, landslide problems, and ground pollution. The development and application of new technology are central to our business to find sustainable solutions and ensure that we build a society on safe ground. Our expertise and solutions are known and in demand in large parts of the world.
NGI has headquarters and laboratories in Oslo, a branch office in Trondheim, an avalanche research station in Western Norway, and overseas offices in Houston, Texas, USA, and in Perth, Western Australia, as well as partnership collaboration agreements with well-established companies and institutions around the world.
As one of the charity’s main partners, NGI supports Engineers Without Borders (EWB) Norway financially and by contributing engineering expertise to its assignments for Norwegian aid organizations.
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