Geotechnical director (offshore wind)
- Location: Frankreich
- Salary: Market related
Are you a Geotechnical Engineer who is passionate about the Offshore sector? Our client, one of the world's leading geotechnical offshore companies, is the best place to be a Technical Director. They are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious engineer to become an invaluable part of the geotechnical team, who wants to grow and develop within the industry and manage their own team.
This is an exciting role that will require the technical leadership of geotechnical engineering for offshore wind development. You should have a good command of fast-evolving geotechnical issues around OWF as well as have the capacity to deliver projects with my client. You will be encouraged to think differently to deliver projects using innovative business models and utilising existing, and developing new, digital solutions and design automation.
Responsibilities
Managing a geotechnical team and providing them with support, what will give you the autonomy to implement your ideas and improve your social skills.
Working on global offshore wind projects, what is an exciting opportunity to develop personal and technical skills.
Interaction with stakeholders on a technical level.
Providing QA of factual and interpretation reports .
Assisting with geotechnical design and engineering.
Approving laboratory testing schedules.
Requirements
Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in Renewable Energy.
Recognized first degree in Engineering geology or Civil/Geotechnical Engineering.
MSc in Geotechnical Engineering or similar.
Membership in a relevant professional institution.
Offshore Wind technical manager Spencer Ogden is looking for a highly motivated and skilful professional to strengthen its client's offshore wind project development team in Korea.Role description:· Manage the technical issues and communicate with the technical team , e.g. management of all technical functions and work; focal point for technical discussions and its commercial impact; resource planning· Responsibility for definition, optimization and integration of the project design with due regard to the project commercial drivers, schedule and budget;· Manage the engineering input into the Project Description, Pre-FEED, permits and statutory consents during the project development phase· Deliver the project design basis at appropriate stages through the project· Promote a consistent and inherently safe design, and ensure that design safety risks are demonstrable. Log any residual hazards for future transfer to the relevant project phases.· Ensure design integrity, compliance and technical risk management in line with applicable regulations.· Input to negotiation strategy with suppliers, creation of necessary pre-bid tender documents and its offers, approval of engineering documents and invitation to tender technical specifications· Oversight and responsibility for maintenance of data about project site conditions and GIS information· Development supporting of project schedule, technical risk evaluation & mitigation and oversight of technical LCOE & innovation measures.· Support collation of relevant cost inputs for technical elements of the project (e.g. CAPEX and OPEX);· Contribute to bid strategy and development of technical requirements of initial work packages such as; preliminary site investigations, technical solution scope (incl. options like battery, green hydrogen, innovation).Desired qualifications:· Engineering (civil/ mechanical / electrical) or other technical university degree· At least 5 years of relevant experience in development & construction of offshore wind or large infrastructure projects· Strong track record in successful engineering management and good knowledge of offshore wind development areas and their interdependencies.· Results-oriented and Commercial mindset, ability to analyse and summarize complex development topics and aggregate decision-relevant information to convey messages clearly and concisely.· Proven experience, ability to build and develop high performance teams and to motivate, acting comfortably in cross-cultural teams, collaborating across country boundaries with a sense of diversity and inclusion· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with people on different levels of hierarchy, different backgrounds and cultures, must be a team player.· Excellent understanding of technical analysis and specifically of competitive drivers that can help winning projects in very competitive tender environments· Interdisciplinary project management experience· Sound understanding of Korean offshore wind market dynamics & market specific challenges incl. local regulation impacting technical design parameters· High degree of specific offshore wind expertise (technical, development, project management and commercial)· Fluent in spoken and written English and Korean
Location - Dublin/Cork, flexible working structure.Salary - Market leading, with wider benefits package.Reporting To - Renewable Engineering Manager.Job Overview: The role of Senior Offshore Wind Foundation Engineer will be to provide technical input and expertise on structures relating to offshore wind (both fixed bottom and floating, both WTGs and offshore substations) during the full lifecycle of development and operations.Key Responsibilities and Duties: Defining and implementing engineering strategies and plans relating to offshore foundations including tendering (preparation, evaluation and selection of preferred consultants), negotiating and managing high value design contracts whilst managing multiple consultants and associated interfaces.Undertake critical technical reviews of offshore structural design work.Support certification processes with independent verification bodies to reduce design risk and enhance asset value.Develop and define internal procedures, engineering standards and technical acceptance criteria for offshore foundations (fixed and floating).Provision of technical support relating to offshore wind structures for certification, fabrication, transport & installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance.Manage and provide design guidance and internal technical verification of WTG and offshore substation platform foundations.Inform DevEx, CapEx and OpEx assumptions and estimates relating to offshore structures throughout the various stages of project development.Assist with the preparation of construction contracts (e.g. employer's requirements and technical specifications) and contribute to project scheduling / budgeting and risk managementWork closely with internal stakeholders, project partners, external design consultants and contractors to produce optimal solutions suiting project objectives.Lead the identification of topics for research such as software, technologies, materials, fabrication methodologies to be investigated in field of expertise.Work as part of multi-disciplinary teams in developing technical aspects of offshore wind projects (fixed and floating) in anticipation of key project milestones such as seabed leasing events, planning applications, route to market auctions, FID and COD.Provision of technical and strategic advice to Lead Engineer / Project Manager(s) on projects. Requirements:Essential: Possess a Civil / Structural / Geotechnical Engineering degree (Level 8) or equivalent4+ years of experience in offshore industry, with at least 7 years post graduate experienceExperience in design and / or design management of offshore foundations (monopiles and jackets).Knowledge and experience of planning, managing and executing offshore foundation design contracts, design management, program management, cost and risk control.An understanding of relevant design codes and standards.Knowledge of integrated loads analysis, primary and secondary steel designs, corrosion protection systems, structural materials, welding, fatigue, bolt design, FE analysis, environmental loading, transport and installation, operation and maintenance. Desirable: Master's degree (Level 9), ideally relating to Offshore Engineering.8+ years of experience in offshore industry.Chartered Engineer status.Experience in design and / or design management of floating offshore foundations (semi-submersibles, barges, moorings, anchors, etc.)Experience with offshore structural inspections. If you feel the above criteria applies to you, please do not hesitate to apply.
The successful candidate will be responsible for arrangements of events and facilitating external communications to support the objectives of our client. The role will also cover supporting skills development initiatives and contributing to initiatives to promote local content in the projects. The successful candidate will work closely with other staff in the External Affairs unit and be proactive in their communications across the team and with relevant external parties. Main responsibilities: Build a solid understanding of offshore wind farm development, construction and operation, onshore and offshore, to allow you to provide information to local communities as appropriateUndertake all arrangements around events including agreed package of sponsorship, payments, arranging support contractors, drafting communications, co-ordinating travel and accommodation of the team, maximising speaker opportunities and securing relevant speakers, attend events and act as internal co-ordinator for OW presenceLiaise with project teams, including within the External Affairs unit, to identify year-ahead plans for internally organised events.Document personal interactions in the stakeholder engagement management system, and support documentation of other team member interactions.Collect, analyse, and use data to identify opportunities to improve the relationship between the business and stakeholders, and achieve the stakeholder engagement objectives.Track media coverage and summarise analysis for weekly Communications Working Group. Essential Required Experience: Qualification in Business, Marketing, Public Relations or similar3+ years in communications and/or public relationsDemonstrable track record of successful events, communications or supply chain development experience.An enthusiastic, committed and self motivated worker with long term ambitions in the renewable sectorAbility to work in a dynamic environment in a multi-disciplinary team across a number of specialist areas and organizational cultures
Job Description (Project Director, 3 year fixed term contract)Working as a key leader of the International Project Delivery team executing the design, engineering, manufacturing, procurement and supply of ~250 wind turbine generators for one of the world's largest projects, the Project Director is responsible for: Leading the project team's activities for the wind project in order to safely deliver, install and commission ~250 wind turbines on schedule and within budget.Manage customer relationship and act as focal point for the escalation of project issues and roadblocksSupport the project delivery according to business and contract commitments Ensure the coherence of PM reporting to leadershipContribute proactively to the safety culture of the project Key Responsibilities Manage contract and customer relationshipRepresents organisation as the leader of the project team with the customer and its representativesManage project deliveries and guarantee the customer reception and approvalManage change/variation orders when neededDeliver communications with customer according to the contract provisions Coordinates project team and support them when neededMentor project teamSupport Project Managers when needed for covering any project issueAssist project team in managing customer and contract Monitor and report project resultsTake responsibility over the entire projectEnsure key project deliverables are monitored for timely submissionFollow-up projects results supporting on risk identification and managementExecutive reporting of project to management Facilitate escalation on project issuesFacilitate the coordination with internal stakeholders for removing roadblocks beyond the project management team capabilitiesParticipate in action plans definition when needed Coordinate project teamEstablish and conduct project management team meetings covering safety, planning, quality, risk management, forecasting and actions plans guaranteeing coordination among team membersEscalate roadblocks and deviationsConduct workshops as required with project team Key Performance IndicatorsSafety cultureAdherence to project requirements - quality, schedule and costManage and optimization of resources and budgetDevelopment of competences in teamCustomer satisfactionProject marginCash flow Qualification in relevant field Minimum 5 years' experience as Project Director on major infrastructure projects , leading a team of Project ManagersMinimum 5 years' experience as Project Manager on large infrastructure projectsExperience in wind industry Knowledge in people and project management methods and techniques, commercial managementExcellent IT skills including MS Office/SharepointExcellent communication skills in English is essential, both verbally and written
Job Title - Geotechnical Engineer.Location - Glasgow, hybrid working structure.Job Overview:In this role, you'll be part of the Ground Engineering team helping to deliver a range of projects across the UK for market sectors including highways, water, energy, rail and development. The team provides a wide range of geotechnical design services across the full project life cycle including feasibility studies, ground investigations, geotechnical interpretation, preliminary and detailed design, and construction supervision for geotechnical works.The successful candidate will have experience working in a UK geotechnical consultancy and the following skillset: Knowledge of geotechnical engineering principals and practice.Experience of planning and supervising ground investigations.Geotechnical reporting.Geotechnical design analysis and reports.Preparation of contract drawings, specifications and schedules in compliance with UK standards. Requirements: BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering or BSc/MSc in Engineering Geology or Earth Science.MSc in Geotechnical Engineering or a related applicable field is desirable. If you feel the above criteria applies to you, please do not hesitate to apply.
Job Title - Principal Geotechnical Engineer.Location - Glasgow, hybrid working structure.Job Overview: In this role, you'll be part of the Ground Engineering team helping to deliver a range of projects across the UK for market sectors including highways, water, energy, rail and development. The team provides a wide range of geotechnical design services across the full project life cycle including feasibility studies, ground investigations, geotechnical interpretation, preliminary and detailed design, and construction supervision for geotechnical works.This role could be either an Senior Engineer or Principal Engineer level role depending on your skills and experience.The successful candidate will have experience working in a UK geotechnical consultancy and the following skillset: Knowledge of geotechnical engineering principals and practice.Experience of planning and supervising ground investigations.Geotechnical reporting.Geotechnical design analysis and reports.Preparation of contract drawings, specifications and schedules in compliance with UK standards. Requirements: BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering or BSc/MSc in Engineering Geology or Earth Science.MSc in Geotechnical Engineering or a related applicable field is desirable.Chartered Engineer (IEng/CEng) or Geologist (CGeol) status is desirable. If you feel the above criteria applies to you, please do not hesitate to apply.
Job Title - Principal Geotechnical Engineer.Location - Edinburgh, hybrid working structure.Job Overview:In this role, you'll be part of the Ground Engineering team helping to deliver a range of projects across the UK for market sectors including highways, water, energy, rail and development. The team provides a wide range of geotechnical design services across the full project life cycle including feasibility studies, ground investigations, geotechnical interpretation, preliminary and detailed design, and construction supervision for geotechnical works.This role could be either an Senior Engineer or Principal Engineer level role depending on your skills and experience.The successful candidate will have experience working in a UK geotechnical consultancy and the following skillset: Knowledge of geotechnical engineering principals and practice.Experience of planning and supervising ground investigations.Geotechnical reporting.Geotechnical design analysis and reports.Preparation of contract drawings, specifications and schedules in compliance with UK standards. Requirements: BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering or BSc/MSc in Engineering Geology or Earth Science.MSc in Geotechnical Engineering or a related applicable field is desirable.Chartered Engineer (IEng/CEng) or Geologist (CGeol) status is desirable. If you feel the above criteria applies to you, please do not hesitate to apply.
Looking for your a new career as a Wind Technician? Look no further! My client is currently looking for profiles who are interested in the Renewable Energy Sector, and develop them into Wind Turbine Technicians. This is a fantastic opportunity, not only to get into an exciting career within the renewable energy sector but to also work for one of the biggest companies in the world. You must have the following: You have either completed your vocational training in an electrical engineering trade (electrician, power plant electronics engineer, industrial mechatronics engineer), or you are a vehicle mechatronics engineer (with training in electrics), or you have completed training in a mechanical or handicraft field, with a strong interest in undertaking further training in the electricity sector, or with career experience as a service engineer in the wind sector.A team player, interested in personal and career developmentHighly flexible, able to cope with pressure, motivated and willing to travel within the country to support another service centerA well-developed quality consciousness and responsibilityAble to work at heights (certification undertaken by GE if not available)Unlimited working permit in EUFluent knowledge of French, basic knowledge of English and Class B driving license are essential requirements If you are interested please reach out to louie.lueshing@spencer-ogden.com
As the Associate Director | Ornithology Technical Lead based in the Uk & Ireland you will be leading a range of projects, the focus will be on major infrastructure/ DCO projects within the renewable sphere. You will be responsible management and development of a team of ornithologists. It is essential that you are a competent and highly experienced Ornithologist: 7+ years experience as an OrnithologistProject management experience This is a really great opportunity to join an expanding team with that is leading the renewable market: A main focus of the role will be acting as ornithology technical lead for a range of projects, including technical review of documents, provision of technical advice to clients, liaison with consultees and production of EcIA and HRA reports.Management and development of small teamsSuccessful delivery of survey programmes, presentation of date and review of baseline reportsDrafting proposals for new projects This is an opportunity that could fast track your career financially and professionally and there is no better time to do it! If interested please apply via the link on this page with your up-to-date CV. For any questions, please reach out on: E: melissa.wilson@spencer-ogden.comT: 0141 212 4804 *Location for this role is flexible, to all of the UK and Ireland*
Department: EngineeringJob Location: BGC, PhilippinesReporting to: COO, APACSummary of Role:As Engineering Manager, you will oversee the engineering for a group of wind and solar projects located at diversity of places in the country. Primary responsibilities will include providing technical input to site selection, production of project specifications, managing consultants and contractors and providing input to contract documents for projects in all jurisdictions.What You Will Do: Assessing and quantifying ground risk and other engineering factors to assist with site selection primarily within the Philippines or other APAC markets if requiredDeveloping CAPEX and OPEX assumptions associated with differing ground conditions and foundation typesDevelopment of specifications for development projects to provide the basis for Environmental Impact AssessmentSpecify, tender and manage onshore and offshore survey works, including bathymetric surveys, geophysical surveys and geotechnical investigationManagement of contractors, subcontractors and partnersAssist with the preparation of Construction Contribute to project scheduling/ budgeting and risk managementContribute to assembly of and quality assurance checks for contract documentationSelection, co-ordination and management of External Design ConsultantsDevelopment of project schedules and project risk registersDevelopment of Construction strategiesDevelopment of Procurement strategies What We Require: Degree in Engineering (electrical or civil) with a minimum of 15 years of experienceA broad range of management experience and a proven record in projects engineering and construction is essentialEngineering and construction management experience in the renewable or electrical industry would be an advantageExperience on presenting to senior management at board level and be capable of managing internal and external resources with easeExperience in offshore wind site selectionKnowledge of offshore wind foundation types, ground conditions interpretation and foundation, array cable and turbine installation proceduresKnowledge of grid connection solutions for offshore windAbility to translate engineering issues into CAPEX and OPEX assumptionsKnowledge of the Offshore windfarm development and foundation design processExperience in geotechnical engineering is an advantageExperience in the preparation of construction contract documentsUnderstanding of solar and wind turbine technology and the issues involved with grid connectionsExperience in the preparation of technical specifications and other technical documentsKnowledge of Health and Safety legislation and in particular, Health and Safety issues offshoreExperience in tender/bid evaluationExperience in conducting technical and commercial negotiations with EPC contractors/grid Companies etc.IT literateExcellent verbal / written communication skillsStrong report writing skills
Job Title: Director, Environmental PermittingLocation: Remote (California-based preferred)Department: EHSSummary: The Director of Environmental Permitting will be responsible for supporting the development of utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects in California, New York, and Texas. This role entails leading environmental planning, permitting, and due diligence activities across the company's portfolio of large-scale renewable energy projects in the Development phase. The ideal candidate should be highly organized, collaborative, and detail-oriented, capable of managing consultant teams and building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Oversee environmental permitting and manage tasks delegated to internal teams and external consultants for projects in the Development phase.Make important environmental-related project decisions.Conduct environmental due diligence for development and acquisition opportunities.Manage consultants providing environmental survey support, including reviewing proposals, scheduling survey timelines, and ensuring compliance with permit conditions.Review technical reports prepared by consultants, such as environmental screenings, habitat evaluations, biological surveys, and post-construction monitoring studies.Collaborate with development and engineering teams to ensure project design aligns with commitments and requirements.Identify project needs, schedules, and risks, and communicate them across project support teams.Manage relationships with federal, state, and local agencies.Represent the company as a subject matter expert in external engagements related to environmental impact assessment and permitting.Stay updated on environmental policies, regulations, and compliance requirements affecting project siting and development.Support the preparation of long-term plans and annual budgets.Promote safe work practices and ensure compliance with company policies and ethical standards. Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in renewable energy permitting or 8-10+ years in a similar industry with comparable responsibilities.Strong understanding of federal and state environmental laws and regulations (e.g., ESA, NEPA/CEQA, FEMA, CWA, Porter Cologne, ORES 94-c).Established relationships with regulatory agencies and positive reputation with key resource agency regulators.Extensive knowledge of environmental impact assessment and management within the California energy sector, with additional familiarity in New York and Texas being a plus.Self-directed and detail-oriented with excellent leadership and teamwork skills.Strong attention to detail in written and verbal communication.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced business environment with competing deadlines and adapt quickly to internal processes.Proficiency in web-based mapping platforms and interpreting environmental spatial data.Preferably a resident of California, particularly Southern California, with substantial experience in the energy sector. Experience in Texas and New York is also desirable.Working knowledge of USFWS Wind Energy Guidelines, Eagle Conservation Plan Guidance, Section 10 HCPs, and USACE Individual Permits is preferred. Education: Bachelor's degree in biology, environmental science, engineering, or a related field.Advanced degree in biological science, natural resources, environmental policy, or environmental law is preferred.
Director/Senior Director, Structured FinanceThe Structured Finance team is committed to helping my client finance and commercialize 25GW by 2025 having helped financing 2.2 GW and raise $3.3bn of debt and tax equity financing in the USA since 2019. To support our mandate, our team is looking for a highly motivated and analytical Director or Senior Director of Structured Finacne who has a strong interest in joining a dynamic and high performing team to capitalize on substantial deal flow for a top tier platform in the U.S. The individual will be responsible for supporting project finance debt/tax equity transactions from the initial capital raising stage to final funding events. In addition, the individual will be responsible for conducting financial analyses for offtake contract origination, M&A opportunities, and undertake miscellaneous analytic tasks. Duties Lead negotiations and structuring with financing counterparties for large-scale solar assets, including tax equity, construction debt, term debt, and other financial products Manage teams performing all aspects of transaction execution including project marketing, negotiation of financing terms, investor due diligence, structuring and financial modeling, and transaction closing Lead valuation, due diligence, negotiation, and financing of late-stage project acquisitions Provide guidance to Power Marketing and Project Development teams regarding financial structuring and investor appetite for new offtake structures Prepare and present project acquisition opportunities and other business initiatives to the Investment Committee and other senior executives Qualifications & Experience 6+ years of professional experience working in renewable energy project financeincluding firsthand experience closing multiple project debt and tax equity financings Successful track record of managing project finance and M&A transactions from beginning to end Experience leading internal teams and managing external counterparties All remote candidates qualified to work in the USA shall be considered, however a strong bias/advantage will be given to candidateswilling to relocate to and work from our offices in San Francisco or Denver.