Ground Investigation (Package) Manager (all genders)

Ground Investigation (Package) Manager (all genders)

Offshore wind energy - the pillar of our future energy supply!

Skyborn Renewables is a pioneer and leading offshore wind developer and operator with more than 20 years experience and a track record of approx. 7 GW developed around the globe to date. The competencies of our 300+ employees cover the entire offshore wind value chain, including greenfield development, engineering and design, procurement, financing, construction management and asset management.

Do you want to make a difference? To advance the energy transition in an international and growing business field? Skyborn Renewables offers you the opportunity to do so.

With us, you can expect a dynamic environment with committed employees as well as the opportunity to break new ground and expand your skills.

Become a part of our friendly team at our location in Hamburg.

Ground Investigation (Package) Manager (all genders)

Your future tasks:

Lead the geophysical and geotechnical ground investigation package and provide functional leadership within a matrix organisation.

Define and document the requirements for geophysical and geotechnical investigations as well as UXO identification and clearance campaigns.

Manage all package-related matters, including scope, budget, resources, schedule, risks, opportunities, quality, HSE and interfaces.

Develop technical specifications, tender documentation and contracting strategies for ground investigation campaigns.

Manage contracts and coordinate contractors and consultants involved in offshore fieldwork, data processing and interpretation.

Monitor campaign progress, HSE performance and data quality, taking appropriate action where required.

Review factual and interpretative contractor reports and ensure that all deliverables meet project, industry and certification requirements.

Coordinate interfaces with engineering, permitting, certification and environmental impact assessment activities.

Ensure the structured handover of geoscientific data and documentation to the relevant engineering teams.

Act as the central point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on all ground investigation matters.

Travel regularly to relevant project and contractor locations within Europe as required.

Your profile:

A degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Earth Sciences or a comparable discipline.

Several years of relevant professional experience in offshore wind ground investigations, UXO identification and clearance campaigns, or a comparable technical offshore environment such as oil and gas.

Sound technical knowledge of offshore geophysical and geotechnical survey technologies and methods.

Practical understanding of operational offshore activities and associated HSE requirements.

Strong project management skills and the ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, risk and quality across a complex work package.

Commercial awareness and experience in contract, contractor and consultant management.

Good knowledge of relevant industry best practices, standards and certification requirements.

Familiarity with geoscientific data processing and interpretation or laboratory testing of soil samples would be an advantage.

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, combined with the ability to lead and coordinate interdisciplinary teams without direct disciplinary responsibility.

A pragmatic, flexible and safety-conscious approach and the ability to perform effectively in a dynamic environment.

Fluent English skills and willingness to travel regularly within Europe in line with business requirements.