Job Title: Offshore Geotechnical Engineer and Site Investigations SpecialistRole DescriptionAZOROM 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 ResponsibilitiesProvide expert geotechnical advice and leadership for complex technical issuesScope, 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 foundationsDevelop Project Geotechnical Risk Registers and mitigation plansMaintain up-to-date knowledge of geotechnical technologies for offshore windfarmsConduct commercial-focused decision makingDesign review, desk study, and site evaluationsDevelop and maintain technical consultancy frameworksInterpret soil and rock parametersContribute to safer wind farm projects and integrate EHS requirementsSupport mentoring and professional development of junior staffKnowledge, Skills and ExperienceEssentialMinimum 7 years' geotechnical engineering experience, especially marineFamiliarity with offshore codes, standards, and best practicesExperience in the scoping, specification and management of offshore geotechnical investigationsExperience with soil mechanics analysis/design packagesExperience with challenging ground conditions in marine environmentsKnowledge of recent geotechnical research for offshore windExcellent written and oral communicationExperience delivering major projects in multidisciplinary teamsStrong interpersonal and stakeholder management skillsEfficient decision making and problem solvingStrong organisational and commercial project management skillsFlexible approach to workDesirableExperience in the coordination and management of Geophysical surveys and datasetsQualificationsEssentialLevel 8 Degree in Civil/Geotechnical/Structural Engineering, Engineering Geology or equivalentDesirableLevel 9 Engineering Degree, or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering or equivalentChartered status in a recognised professional institutionProject Management qualificationBase LocationESB's offices at OneDAC, Dublin Airport andThe 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 Input8:30 – 16:45, Monday to FridayAnticipated start dateQ1 2026Duration12 months