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Geotechnical Manager - Offshore Wind, Edinburgh
Client: The Green Recruitment Company
Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 3781a0a53c8a
Job Views: 13
Posted: 29.04.2025
Expiry Date: 13.06.2025
Job Description:
Geotechnical Manager – Offshore Wind
The Geotechnical Manager will:
* Examine geotechnical risks and establish parameters for the design of offshore wind structures.
* Perform complex conceptual examinations of foundation installation and identify & quantify risks.
* Provide key commercial support regarding contract allocation, management, and deliverables.
Main Accountabilities
* Initiate, define, and execute soil investigation campaigns.
* Manage requests for proposals, assess offers, and select preferred subcontractors for soil condition measurements, ensuring budget compliance and collaboration with the commercial team.
* Coordinate with the Balance of Plant Manager to ensure soil investigations meet substructure design and certification needs.
* Analyze geophysical and geotechnical studies for the project.
* Support wind turbine and floater selection activities, engaging with substructure contractors such as mooring and anchoring system suppliers.
* Participate in engineering and design due diligence, monitoring work by soil assessment advisors during processes like energy auctions or project financial close.
* Prepare Site Conditions Reports in collaboration with the Wind and Metocean Assessment Manager for the Basis of Design.
* Supervise and coordinate work with technical contractors supporting soil investigations across markets.
* Write reports, applications, and memos with varying technical content for project development activities.
Requirements
* Strong geotechnical engineering background related to fixed subsea and anchor substructures.
* Experience in offshore wind project development, especially in early stages.
* Experience working in diverse consortia and multicultural environments is advantageous.
* Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and accessibly.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); familiarity with design software and databases is a plus.
* Exceptional written communication and presentation skills.
* Willingness to travel regularly within the UK.
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