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The successful candidate will be an experienced Offshore Geotechnical Engineer responsible for managing ground risks associated with offshore wind projects in development, with a particular focus on overseeing site investigations. They will collaborate as part of a team on the ongoing development of offshore wind projects around Ireland and the UK, with the opportunity to join dedicated project teams as projects advance. Key responsibilities include managing and coordinating tendering and contract awards for marine geotechnical and geophysical services, overseeing offshore survey execution, and providing expert advice on geotechnical engineering solutions. The role also involves mentoring junior colleagues and fostering knowledge sharing within the team.
Job Responsibility:
Provide expert geotechnical advice and leadership on complex technical matters
Scope, procure, and manage offshore geotechnical investigation contracts
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure surveys are planned and conducted in compliance with legislative requirements
Collaborate with third-party geophysical specialists to provide technical oversight, ensuring geophysical surveys are appropriately scoped, procured, and managed to meet technical objectives and mitigate ground risks
Perform detailed geotechnical designs and analyses for wind turbine foundations
Develop and maintain Project Geotechnical Risk Registers and mitigation strategies
Stay abreast of the latest geotechnical technologies relevant to offshore wind farms
Make informed, commercially focused decisions
Conduct design reviews, desk studies, and site evaluations
Develop and maintain technical consultancy frameworks
Interpret soil and rock parameters accurately
Contribute to the delivery of safer wind farm projects, integrating Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) requirements
Support the mentoring and professional development of junior staff
Requirements:
A minimum of seven years’ experience in geotechnical engineering, with a focus on marine environments
Familiarity with offshore codes, standards, and best practises
Proven experience in scoping, specifying, and managing offshore geotechnical investigations
Proficiency with soil mechanics analysis and design software packages
Experience working with challenging ground conditions in marine settings
Knowledge of recent geotechnical research related to offshore wind
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience delivering major projects within multidisciplinary teams
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities
Effective decision-making and problem-solving skills
Organised with strong commercial project management capabilities
Flexible and adaptable approach to work
Level 8 Degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Structural Engineering, Engineering Geology, or equivalent
Nice to have:
Experience coordinating and managing geophysical surveys and datasets
Level 9 Engineering Degree or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering or equivalent
Chartered status with a recognised professional institution