OSP Installation Manager

Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

• Manage and coordinate all interfaces and engineering regarding Transportation & Installation (T&I) for an offshore substation platform (OSP) topside, including the T&I Contractor and the OSP EPC Contractor.
• Lead on writing Employer's Requirements for the OSP topsides T&I scope.
• Coordination of HAZIDs, HAZOPs and safety workshops.
• Manage and coordinate the Contractor load-out, transportation and installation operations for the OSP topsides.
• Pro-active risk and opportunities management.
• Safety management and quality management of Tier 1 Contractors.
• Key point of contact to the Marine Warranty Surveyor, ensuring their requirements are met for the purposes of OSP topsides load-out, transport and installation.
• Responsible for reviewing all T&I related outputs from the T&I Contractor, including pricing, T&I strategy and programme.

Essential Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent experience/training in a relevant technical discipline such as Engineering or Construction.
• Demonstrable project management skills and experience.
• Demonstrable experience and understanding of managing offshore wind turbine generator (WTG) load-out, transportation and installation operations, including associated T&I engineering.
• Demonstrable experience of construction and/or vessel contract management.
• Strong ethos relating to Health, Safety and Wellbeing.
• Knowledge and experience of applicable laws and regulations relevant to the offshore wind construction industry, including the UK's Construction, Design and Management (CDM) Regulations.
• Good communication skills and ability to build and maintain effective relationships with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel and visit Contractor offices and project sites, both onshore and offshore.

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience in offshore wind through all phases of a project.
• Knowledge of the full project life cycle stage/gate principles of project delivery.
• Relevant GWO offshore training courses.