Gavin & Doherty Geosolutions (GDG)

Our Edinburgh team is attending today's Careers in Engineering Fair at The University of Edinburgh. We have a range of graduate opportunities across civil, geotechnical, environmental, and structural engineering – ideal for engineers who want to advance their career in an innovative, sustainability-focused field.   Stop by to chat with Rosie Walsh and Emer Owens who can share more information on our graduate opportunities and give you an insight into life at Venterra Group and the exciting projects we’re working on. #careersinengineering #jobfairy #geotechncialengineering #civilengineering #environmentalengineering #structuralengineering #graduaterecruitment

We're delighted to co-sponsor the Engineers Ireland Geotechnical Society 4th Hanrahan Lecture. Join us for an insightful event as Prof. Barry Lehane from The University of Western Australia shares his personal perspective on geotechnical failures, offering key examples to help practitioners avoid a repeat of previous failures. The seminar will also feature guest lecturer, Dr David Igoe from Trinity College Dublin, who will discuss recent advances in offshore pile design. At Venterra Group, we have had the pleasure of collaborating closely with both David and Barry in the delivery of innovative design solutions. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from these leading experts in the field. Register here - https://lnkd.in/eb4PvBjT #geotechnicalengineering #lecture #engineering #energytransititon #offshorewind #renewableenergy

The Indian Geotechnical Society invited Dr Indrasenan Thusyanthan, Venterra Group Global Offshore Director, to speak at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. Thushy, a recognised expert in the field of offshore geotechnics, will share his extensive offshore project experience, with a specific focus on seabed intervention and trenching – a critical activity in the installation of foundations, cables and pipelines for offshore projects. 📅 Friday, 25 October 2024 🕔 5.30pm (IST) 📍 Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Madras, Chennai #geotechnicalengineering #renewableenergy #energytransition #offshorewind #windenergy

Congratulations to Hansini Mallikarachchi, Geotechical Engineer in our Design team, who was shortlisted for the prestigious British Geotechnical Association Cooling Prize.   Hansini was recognised for her research on two-way pressure cycling during installation of suction buckets in cohesive soil. As the offshore wind sector continues to innovate, suction buckets are becoming a popular alternative to monopile foundations. However, the installation process can sometimes encounter challenges due to unexpected ground conditions. Hansini’s work explores how two-way pressure cycling can serve as a key mitigation measure during these tricky installations.   At the 55th anniversary of the Cooling Prize competition, Hansini presented her industrial research based on a North Sea wind farm project. While she didn’t take home the top prize, being shortlisted among such strong contenders is an impressive achievement in itself, and we couldn't be prouder of her dedication and hard work.   Congratulating Hansini on her achievement, Offshore Technical Director, Trevon Joseph, said, "Hansini's contribution to the offshore geotechnical field to date has been immeasurable, and with many more years ahead of her, just think of what she is yet to achieve!”   #BGA #CoolingPrize #OffshoreWind #Innovation #RenewableEnergy Venterra Group

We're delighted to welcome Oceanscan Ltd to Venterra Group. As a leading provider of subsea and non-destructive test equipment, geotechnical services, and specialist personnel for the offshore energy market, Oceanscan’s expertise will significantly enhance the Group's capabilities. Together, we'll be able to deliver an even more comprehensive range of services, adding value for our clients and advancing the growth of offshore wind. We’re excited to collaborate closely with the talented team at Oceanscan Ltd and explore the new opportunities this partnership will create. #acquisition #energytransition #helpingwindpowergrow  #geotechnicalengineering #subseatechnology

We welcome the approval of the South Coast Designated Maritime Area Plan (DMAP) earlier this week, marking a significant step forward for Ireland's offshore renewable energy future. This plan, which is the first sub-national marine spatial plan for Ireland, identifies four potential sites for new offshore wind farms, paving the way for an auction early next year for the first site, Tonn Nua—a 900 MW project anticipated to power up in the early 2030s. This approval, achieved without opposition in both Seanad Éireann (upper house) and the Dáil (parliament), is a clear sign of broad political support for accelerating Ireland's offshore wind ambitions. The successful delivery of the DMAP is a testament to the power of collaboration, with substantial public consultation and engagement ensuring the voices of communities, environmental stakeholders, and the fishing industry are all heard and considered. The Venterra Group/GDG team played a crucial role in the DMAP process, supporting it by integrating over 500 ecological, environmental and technical datasets. Our work supported the identification of optimal areas for development, contributing to a total capacity of around 4-5GW. This effort supports Ireland's first round of plan-led offshore wind development. This designated Maritime Area Plan is a critical step in developing an offshore wind industry in Ireland and together with the Phase 1 projects will contribute to Ireland's target of 5 GW of offshore wind in development by 2030. This a significant milestone in Ireland's journey towards a more sustainable and renewable energy future, well done to all involved. Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications #HelpingWindPowerGrow #EnergyTransition #OffshoreWind #Ireland

Floating Market appears to be Buoyant ! The Renewable UK published a report yesterday which quantifies the continued growth in the floating wind sector. This is timely ahead of the Floating Offshore Wind conference kicking off today in Aberdeen, where I hope to see colleagues from across the industry. Some key takeaways from this report, include: - 9% Growth in the total floating pipeline to 266GW capacity, still to be delivered ; - An additional 31 projects added to the pipeline, with 316 projects identified in total ( spanning early stage development through to consented projects ) ; - Worldwide, there are 245 MW of operational capacity across 15 projects, mostly demonstration projects ; - Norway and the UK lead the floating wind industry, representing more than half of the installed capacity to date ; From a supply chain perspective, I think it’s useful to consider the volume of new projects that are likely to be delivered in specific years. Whilst defining the “total pipeline” is important to demonstrate the overall progression of the floating wind sector, the supply chain needs to make critical investment decisions on the basis of secured capacity, therefore quantifying the near-term pipeline for projects that will take FID and move into construction is a key metric. The advisory team at Venterra Group have recently undertaken analysis to quantify the amount of capacity that is likely to be operational in the next decade – this shows the importance of a small number of commercial scale floating projects around the world that are hitting key project milestones in order to lock in the delivery timescales. For example, the recent announcement that the Green Volt project in Scotland secured a CfD for their 400MW floating site is a clear enabler to kick start industrial scale supply chain development for the floating sector. Projects of this magnitude will help unlock the potential of the industry, acting as a catalyst for port upgrades and the supporting infrastructure – all of which will help drive down the costs of future projects. I’ll be attending the FOW conference in Aberdeen today with a number of colleagues and technical experts. If anybody wants to catch up on how Venterra can assist the delivery of FOW, then please reach out.

We were delighted to see the official opening of the £340m Grand Central Station in Belfast, Ireland’s largest integrated transport hub. Described as a "game-changer" for bus and rail services across the north of Ireland, this project will transform how people move around the island and also pave the way for a more sustainable transport system for the future. Our Design team are proud to have been a part of this remarkable infrastructure development. Commissioned by ATG Group on behalf of GRAHAM Group, our environmental and geotechnical specialists worked on designing and validating a stabilisation and solidification solution for contaminated soils at the site. Our work was part of the scope of work that included re-routing a culvert connected to the Blackstaff River & Pound Burn, ensuring that the materials met stringent quality controls whilst fully complying with the Northern Ireland Environment Agency's requirements. Commenting on the official opening, Jonathan Bull, Managing Director of the Design & Advisory Service Lines at Venterra Group, said: "The success of the Grand Central Station project is a testament to the collaboration and dedication of the entire project team. From design to execution, every discipline worked seamlessly together to overcome challenges and deliver a landmark project that will serve Belfast for generations to come, and we are delighted to have played a part in it." #engineering #belfast #geotechnicalengineering #environmentalengineering

What an amazing first day at WindEnergy Hamburg! If you're attending, be sure to visit Jonathan Bull, Garron Lees and the Venterra Group team at B.5 240. Or let us know if you'd like to arrange a meeting to learn more about our full spectrum of services from design and planning to construction and decommissioning.

Venterra undertake APAC Deep Dive The Venterra leadership team were busy last week undertaking a deep dive into new opportunities across APAC. It was a pleasure to host our country managers from Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea and to spend a couple of days mapping how Venterra Group can support the growing pipeline of projects across South East Asia. With a strong portfolio of development support services already underway including several Owners Engineering projects, Venterra is well placed to support developers and the wider APAC supply chain. Our global Service Lines include Design, Advisory, Geoscience, Environmental and Survey capabilities. Through our internal market intelligence platform, we’ve also gathered comprehensive insights on the market status in each APAC country so if you’re interested in exploring a similar deep dive into these countries, reach out to our advisory team for more information.