Job Title: Offshore Geotechnical Engineer and Site Investigations Specialist
Role Description
AZOROM has an ongoing contract with ESB and wishes to fill this present position.
The successful candidate will be an experienced Offshore Geotechnical Engineer responsible for managing ground risks for offshore wind projects in development, with a particular emphasis on the management of site investigations. They will work as part of a team on the ongoing development of offshore wind projects around Ireland and the UK, with the opportunity to join a specific project team as projects progress. Responsibilities include managing and coordinating tendering and contract award for marine geotechnical and geophysical services, offshore survey management, and advising on geotechnical engineering solutions. The role also involves mentoring junior staff and supporting knowledge sharing within the team.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide expert geotechnical advice and leadership for complex technical issues
* Scope, procure and manage offshore geotechnical investigation contracts.
* Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure surveys are planned and executed in accordance with legislative requirements.
* In conjunction with 3rd party geophysical specialists, provide technical oversight to ensure Geophysical Surveys are scoped, procured and managed to achieve technical objectives and ground risk mitigation.
* Detailed geotechnical designs and analysis of wind turbine foundations
* Develop Project Geotechnical Risk Registers and mitigation plans
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of geotechnical technologies for offshore windfarms
* Conduct commercial-focused decision making
* Design review, desk study, and site evaluations
* Develop and maintain technical consultancy frameworks
* Interpret soil and rock parameters
* Contribute to safer wind farm projects and integrate EHS requirements
* Support mentoring and professional development of junior staff
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
* Minimum 7 years' geotechnical engineering experience, especially marine
* Familiarity with offshore codes, standards, and best practices
* Experience in the scoping, specification and management of offshore geotechnical investigations
* Experience with soil mechanics analysis/design packages
* Experience with challenging ground conditions in marine environments
* Knowledge of recent geotechnical research for offshore wind
* Excellent written and oral communication
* Experience delivering major projects in multidisciplinary teams
* Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
* Efficient decision making and problem solving
* Strong organisational and commercial project management skills
* Flexible approach to work
Desirable
* Experience in the coordination and management of Geophysical surveys and datasets
Qualifications
Essential
* Level 8 Degree in Civil/Geotechnical/Structural Engineering, Engineering Geology or equivalent
Desirable
* Level 9 Engineering Degree, or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering or equivalent
* Chartered status in a recognised professional institution
* Project Management qualification
Base Location
ESB's offices at OneDAC, Dublin Airport and
The Sidings Building,
Grand Canal Dock, Dublin City Centre.
Hybrid working will be a feature of this role, combining remote working with attendance at base for in-person collaboration dependent on project requirements.
Work Input
8:30 – 16:45, Monday to Friday
Anticipated start date
Q1 2026
Duration
12 months