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.

Our benefits:

• Permanent employment in an international company that is continuously expanding
• Mobile office regulation of 40% per week
• 30 days of vacation, extended with possible unpaid vacation days, afternoon off on your own birthday
• Open doors and room for your own ideas in a friendly, modern working environment
• Further education and training opportunities
• Company bicycle leasing (business bike) and company fitness (EGYM Wellpass)
• Central office location with direct access to public transportation
• Extraordinary company celebrations, team events and sporting events
• Other employee benefits: capital-forming benefits, subsidized company pension plan, bonus for employees who recruit employees

We look forward to receiving your application!