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George Robinson

George Robinson

George Robinson

Consultant - Project/Package Management

George graduated from the University of Greenwich with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.

He joined LSP in February 2020 as a Delivery Consultant within our delivery team. Using his knowledge of Civil Engineering to provide first class delivery to our already existing client base, George quickly took on the role of Senior Delivery Consultant and became a vital part of our delivery function. George has been with LSP for over 2 years and has recently been promoted to an Account Managers across both our Permanent and Contract Division.

George will focus on delivering and networking within Project/Package Management across the renewable energy industry and his expertise will include but not be limited to; Project Management, Fabrication Management, Package Management - Foundations, Cable Construction, OSS, O&M, Survey, T&I and WTG. 

 

George Jobs

Bid Director

United Kingdom

Bid Director Our client is looking for a Bid Director with a special combination of skills and experience that include: drive, leadership, competitiveness, collaboration, and stakeholder management to manage bidding processes and win projects in a complex and competitive environment. Role OverviewOur client is looking for a successful entry into the CATO sector from its inception and this role would be at the forefront of winning the CATO projects. The role will report to the Managing Director but will require close interaction with other Directors in the business and their respective teams. The primary responsibilities include: RequirementsResponsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Act as the bid leader for CATO projects during the PQQ and ITT stages Develop bidding plans for delivery of timely, accurate, compliant and competitive bids Identify potential consortium partners, develop strong relationships and formalise contractual documents required for establishing project consortia Lead cross-functional teams of highly experienced individuals focused on producing high-quality deliverables for all CATO projects and other work as required Create scope, timeline, budget, risk assessments and business cases for all CATO bidding activities Identify the necessary internal and external resources required for successful bidding activities Coordinate the internal and external resources including legal, technical and insurance advisers Gather all bid inputs and lead on drafting of bid documents Act as a conduit between the procuring authority our client Research future CATO project pipelines to plan ahead all necessary bidding activities Create and deliver handover plans from Origination to Development during preferred bidder stage Create all necessary procedures and processes to support the CATO bidding activities Experience, Work Experience and Qualifications: Qualified to a Masters Degree level Recognised programme management qualification Minimum 5 years experience in managing complex programmes, preferably related to commercial bidding; managing scopes, programmes, budgets, risks, and business cases Experience in planning and executing complex and multi-elemental bids Proven track record of winning bids Proven track record of producing high-quality deliverables Experience leading a team of highly experienced individuals with diverse backgrounds and skillsets Experience in managing advisers and JV partners Understanding of establishing and governing consortia with investors, contractors, and others Knowledge of electricity transmission sector desirable Skills & Attributes: A driven and competitive leader Excellent programme management skills Good attention to detail Commercially astute Strong ability to communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing Ability to work well with project partners within a JV or consortium set-up Excellent organisational skills Ability to multi-task and produce high-quality deliverables through multiple workstreams

Offshore Wind

Senior Foundations Engineer

Scotland

JOB ID: #7104Senior Foundations EngineerLocation: AberdeenThe Senior Foundations Engineer will play a key role in defining the optimal solution for the WTG and OSS foundations associated with our clients Offshore Wind projects.Role Manage the review process of the foundation design documents, in alignment with the project review process. Ensure that other internal stakeholders/reviewers have been involved and collate and consolidate the various comments. Support the WTG Foundations, OSS Package Managers and Interface Manager in ensuring that interfaces with other packages, contractors and stakeholders are identified and appropriately managed. Coordinate integration of other input into optimizing WTG and OSS Foundations solutions, such as that obtained from EPCI contractors, consultants and the wider industry. Review in detail the WTG and OSS Foundations design studies such as conceptual, FEED and detailed designs performed by external parties. Ability to check the designer’s design reports and calculations is necessary, the Foundation Engineer shall be able to perform independent calculations, covering both structural and geotechnical designs. Review and comment on design standards adopted by the project contractors. Review and comment on design procedures proposed by the project contractors. Review and comment on compliance with the relevant specification. Manage the integrated Load Iteration (ILA) process between the WTG foundation designer and the WTG designer, including the involvement from the design certifier for independent review/calculations. Liaising with the Certification Manager to ensure that the certification process is run efficiently. Creation of a strong and cooperative relationship between the designers, OWPL and the certifier is of paramount importance. Promote good HSSE practices and ensure HSE / CDM requirements are fully implemented. Ensure the foundation design is compliant with the relevant HSE legislation, recommendation and industry practice Ensure ‘Safe by design’ is fully implemented and risks reduced to ALARP Make sure that temporary phases are well integrated into the design, including requirements from other stakeholders such as manufacturers, T&I contractors, Cable contractors, WTG contractors, OSP contractors, etc. Organise, lead and minute key technical meetings in relation to the above activities. Preparation of technical documents/ papers for internal review Prepare internal reporting as required. Preparation of employer’s requirements and technical specifications Lead technical evaluation of proposals and evaluation of suppliers as part of tender processes in coordination with the WTG Foundations and OSS Package Managers, and the commercial team. Review the foundation suppliers manufacturing methods, quality plans etc such that the design requirements are fulfilled. Contribute to the identification and management of technical risks, issues and impacts to the project associated with the WTG and OSS foundations scope. Liaise with experts within the JV shareholders to ensure the use of best practices and apply lessons learnt from previous projects.Required Be degree educated in engineering or a related field with considerable experience in the field of offshore structures design/assessment and preferably in offshore wind Experience and knowledge of offshore wind WTG and OSS foundations is essential, in particular within foundations design. Proven technical know-how in the field of offshore wind foundations and technical project management skills, specifically: Familiarity with codes and standards such as DNV-ST-0126, DNV-ST-145, DNV-ST-0437, ISO 19900, 19901, 19902, Eurocodes Experience of offshore structural analysis using software such as SESAM, SACS etc Understanding of the CDM 2015 regulations in relation to the design, procurement and installation of offshore wind assets Excellent organisation skills with the ability to manage own workload, meet timescales and coordinate external and internal stakeholders. Good communication skills to enable effective discussions and transfer of information amongst contractors, team members and other stakeholders. Highly motivated, forward-thinking and ready to implement innovative solutions. Ability to work as a member of a large and multidisciplinary team. Excellent knowledge of English, written and spoken.

Offshore Wind

Engineering Manager

Lithuania

JOB ID: #7062 Engineering Manager Location: Lithuania, Hybrid Our client is looking for an engineering manager, to join their team and play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing engineering activities related to offshore projects. This position will encompass leading a team of engineers, coordinating with various stakeholders, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and driving the successful execution of offshore engineering projects. Key ResponsibilitiesTogether with the Lead Engineering Manager develop and implement engineering strategies related to offshore wind farm projects, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, risk assessment, and quality control.Provide technical guidance and expertise within the engineering function with primary focus but not limited to site investigations and metocean studiesProvide day-to-day leadership to a team of engineers and technical staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.Serve as the primary point of contact for internal/external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and understanding of project requirements.Ensure compliance with all relevant industry standards, regulations, and best practices for offshore engineering projects.Collaborate with procurement and legal teams to negotiate contracts, ensuring favorable terms and conditions for the company.Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery processes, methodologies, tools, and techniques.Promote a culture of safety and environmental stewardship throughout the organisation, ensuring compliance with HSE policies, procedures, and regulations.   QualificationsPossess a Bachelor's or higher degree in electrical, civil engineering or other related fields.Have at least 5 years of experience in offshore engineering projects, particularly in the offshore wind sectorHave experience in leading multidisciplinary engineering teams, providing technical guidance, and fostering a collaborative work environment.Have proven experience in planning and executing site investigation and other site characterization scopes.Are skilled at evaluating options and finding solutions.Demonstrate a 'can do' attitude and ability to problem solve within a complex matrix organization.

Offshore Wind

Package Manager (Cable Installation and Protection)

Remote work, Greece

JOB ID: #6985 Package Manager Location: Remotely/ In house Job Description Our client is seeking for an experienced and passionate Package Manager for Offshore Cable Installation and Protection Projects. The main responsibilities of the candidate will be to manage, plan, monitor, coordinate with the Client and the project team for all the aspects, including commercial and contractual issues, related to the works allocated in his/her package. The candidate should have experience at least in one the following works:Offshore LayingOffshore Burial (PLB, SLB, Pre-trenching)DredgingPLGR, Boulder Clearance, Route clearance)Offshore Survey (MBES, SSS, SBP, Cable tracking)Platform cable installation (pulling, terminations, testing etc.)Nearshore layingNearshore BurialImportant Note You will be handling sensitive information in terms of company’s private information and thus you will be granted a higher user security clearance. Please be aware that because of these critical duties, you will be subject to system monitoring, and supervisory evaluation to ensure continuous adherence to security clearance processes and procedures. Higher security clearance users are subject to a zero-tolerance policy for security violations. Major ResponsibilitiesDeliver assigned packages of work on-time and on-budget according to the contractual and procedural constraint;Define the scope of work and coordinate with procurement department in case that part of the works should be subcontracted;Review possible subcontractors’ proposal and alignment with the scope of works and manage the procurement department for the subcontractor selection;Promptly identify, submit, and agree Variation Orders according to the contractual time limits;Lead and motivate the project team and the departments of the Company to ensure the objectives and schedule are met;Manage, monitor, and update the plan of the assigned package of work with the Project Planner. Apply mitigation measures in case of delays and whenever is required;Communicate and update regularly the Client;Ensure resource availability and allocation in coordination with the Project Manager and the Project Director; Communicate regularly with subcontractors involved in the package of works and keep track of their progress according to their contractual, procedural and time commitments;Take part in the discussions for the term and conditions of the contract of possible subcontractors;Ensure in cooperation with the Document Controller that the necessary documentation is created according to the contractual, budgetary constraints and it is delivered on time;Follow and enforce strict safety regulations for all related project teams;Identify and manage project risks and update accordingly the Project Director;Frequent travels for meetings with the Client’s and/or Subcontractors around the world;Site visits to the project areas onshore and offshore;Possible stay to the project location (onshore and/or offshore) during the project execution Position Requirements Education & Training(The extent or level of knowledge or training obtained by formal education or outside study that is necessary to achieve normal job performance and proficiency. Such knowledge is to be considered the minimum education required for performing the position responsibilities.)A higher university degree in Engineering;Advanced training in Project Management or a related field will be considered as an asset;Proven working experience as a Package Manager/ Project Manager in major industry projects;Proven ability to solve problems creatively;Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices;Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle;Excellent client-facing and internal;Excellent English written and verbal communication skills;Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills;Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office;Excellent analytical skills;Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful;Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline;Knowledge of German Language is to be considered as an extra skill; Experience (The minimum experience required to perform the job. This experience can be gained in previous employment in a similar job and/or on the job with the current employer. Experience in this factor is measured in time periods e.g. 3-6 months, 3-5 years, 10-15 years etc.)3-5 years of project management and related experience;Other working experience in similar positions; Skills & Personal Qualities(The minimum set of skills and personal qualities required to perform the job. Skills required are presenting the expertise or talent to do a job or task. Personal qualities describe the life skills need to be used to communicate and interact with other people, both individually and in groups. Both indicate the candidate’s qualifications as they relate to the job and how they fit in the company culture.)Respecting of the importance of confidentiality, as the candidate will be dealing with Client’s confidential information;Strong client focus and ability to represent the company properly;Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful;Excellent analytical skills;Ability to perform multiple tasks and respond to emergency situations effectively;Flexibility in work habits and work schedule;Respond to emergency situations effectively. Occasionally during execution phases, the candidate should be able to adapt to the needs of the project ongoing events/incidents.Maintain good working relationships with all project’s stakeholders;Strong interpersonal and analytical skills operating with high level of responsibility and independency;Attention to detail and ability to work simultaneously on multiple priorities;Adapt and be flexible to changing priorities;Accurate and pays attention to detail; Decision Making & Problem Solving (The mental skills and mental effort required to perform the job. The complexity of decisions and ingenuity required describes the variety and routine involved with assigned tasks and responsibilities, the frequency of problems and the extent to which the work requires analytical ability and exercise of judgement.)Tasks are diversified and follow a wide range of complex procedures;Tasks may be of several varieties;Judgement exercise within procedures and practices to determine appropriate action (common sense);Analysis of data generally applied to the solution of specific problems;Strong interpersonal and analytical skills operating with high level of responsibility and independency;Incumbent works on assigned objectives and may work occasionally independently on special projects;Candidate must possess problem solving skills and ability to troubleshoot in a logical manner; Supervisory & Management Responsibility(Job responsibilities in regards to directing, controlling and coordinating the efforts of employees e.g. supervisory, training, management and advisory responsibilities. Describes the responsibilities for advising management, providing functional advice and control for coordinating activities or groups. Indicates the number of direct and indirect reports and their position(s).)Will need to coordinate with a number of different internal and external teams e.g. PMO, implementation team, Project Teams etc. Independence of Action (Describes the extent and closeness of supervision required and received, as well as the availability and involvement of the immediate supervisor. Consideration should be given to standard practices, instruction and procedures, as well as built in checks and reports that provide the employees with controls and restricts independence of action.)Occasional supervision required;Candidate would work along on routine work and will check with supervisor only when in doubt;Established methods and procedures are clearly established and general instructions provided; Consequence of Error (Describes the responsibility for loss to the organization due to any single error resulting from actions or decisions involving the work function. Includes financial and material responsibility, responsibility for accuracy, and the safety of other. Describes the responsibility for establishing a budget and final accountability for its control. In some cases, budget responsibility may be indirect or influential.)Errors are both discovered when work is checked in succeeding operations;Errors related to technical aspects and misleading understanding, have a strong impact on financial aspects and thus are considered as loss to the organization; Confidentiality (Describes the integrity and discretion necessary to safeguard confidential data handled or obtained as a regular part of the job.)Frequent contact with confidential data or information where disclosure will have a potent adverse internal and/or external effect; Contacts-Internal & External (Describes the responsibility for meeting, dealing with and influencing others. Contacts may be internal and external. The nature, purpose, frequency and level of contacts should be described. The level of difficulty and importance of the contacts should be described.)Contacts of importance are a regular part of the responsibilities of the position;Tact and judgement are required when dealing with others;Excellent communication skills are required, both written & oral, when dealing with others;Clear and effective oral and written communication skills in English language;Ability to react well at all communication levels is important;Internal Contacts – Presenting information where tact and judgement is required to obtain approval of action, cooperation or secure a decision;External Contacts – Regular contact with outside peers, suppliers and clients however, procedures and standards are established and are to be followed; Standard Job RequirementsAll individuals are expected to be flexible in undertaking the duties and responsibilities attached to their job and may be asked to perform other duties which reasonably correspond to the general character of their job and their level of responsibility;All individuals are expected to maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job and participate in appropriate learning and development activities;To recognize health and safety is a responsibility of every individual, to take reasonable care of self and others and to comply with Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures and compliance with all audits and inspections;To promote equality as part of the job and to treat everyone with fairness and dignity;All individuals are expected to carry out their duties and responsibilities by adhering to all compliance and auditing requirements for the conduct of ethical and transparent operations including the compliance to all our clients policies, guidelines and procedures; Work ScheduleThe Package Manager has a schedule that flexes around the need but typically is based on a Monday-Friday 09:00 to 17:00 availability;It is common for the Package Manager to work in a flexible basis to meet with needs/ deadlines;Participation on meetings with Client is required; Working Conditions Physical Demands(The nature of physical effort leading to physical fatigue)The Package Manager will have to spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers, which can cause muscle strain. Environmental Conditions(The nature of adverse environmental conditions affecting the person)The Package Manager may have to manage several projects at one time and may be interrupted frequently to meet the needs and requests of other employees or the Division Director. The candidate may find the environment to be busy, noisy and will need organizational, time and stress management skills to complete the required tasks. The job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment. Mental Demands(Conditions that may lead to mental or emotional fatigue)The Package Manager may have to deal with a moderate stressful environment as there are times were is possible the colleagues/ department managers/ co-operators are acting under pressure and require immediate services.

Offshore Wind

Package Manager - Inter Array Cables

Lithuania

JOB ID: #6961 Cables Package Manager (IAC) Location: Vilnius, Lithuania / hybrid Our client is the largest listed company and an energy leader in the Baltic region. They produce, supply and distribute energy as well as provide all services required to make the world energy smart. They are an international green energy company operating in the three Baltic states and Poland. Its objective is to develop a green and flexible electricity generation portfolio with a focus on offshore wind, onshore hybrid, Power-to-X and storage technologies. By developing new projects, the company is implementing the strategic goal to enable green and flexible capacity build-out and to deliver 4–5 GW of installed green generation capacities by 2030. Job DescriptionThey are actively seeking a team member to join their team as an IAC Package Manager for an offshore project. Your role will be crucial in ensuring the project's successful development and execution by overseeing the Inter Array package team's focus. Their team places great importance on openness, values the strength of partnership, and recognizes that responsibility is the cornerstone of their success.  Main ResponsibilitiesManage the process of acquiring Inter array services for all related worksLead the procurement of the design services for the inter array packageWith assistance from technical and legal, draft and negotiate inter array contracts.Manage inter array subcontracts during development, project execution, and serve as client representative towards the T&I contractorHandle claims and changes in the inter array subcontract during executionEnsure the inter array contractor executes their work in accordance with project needs and expectations QualificationsA degree in Economics, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, Law, or a relevant fieldMinimum of 8 years previous experience in an engineering leadership position within offshore windExperience in offshore wind development projects, oil&gas or shipping related fieldsMinimum 5 years of experience with cables managementExcellent proficiency in written and spoken EnglishAbility to build relationships, trust and respect within teams and with other stakeholdersAre able to demonstrate an understanding of the commercial contract management technique and procurement processHave bench marking knowledge on wind offshore supply cost. Additional InformationWill become a part of a team with years of experience in one of the largest energy group of companies in the Baltic regionWill be able to contribute your knowledge and experience towards creating unique energy projects of national importanceWill have broad opportunities to develop and grow professionally, you will learn from the experts in your fieldWill not only be able to observe how innovations come to life, but also initiate changes yourself by contributing your knowledge and experience towards creating an Energy Smart worldWill receive benefits package (possibility of remote work, flexible work time, etc).

Solar

Director of WHSEQ

Spain

Director of WHSEQ Location: Spain As WHSEQ Director, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with our client’s WHSEQ Management system and will coordinate and ensure WHSEQ activities & follow up actions are undertaken and ensuring adequate sustainability and Social due diligence and searches on undertaken suppliers and contractors throughout their lifecycle of their Solar Projects. Main Responsibilities Promote a best-in-class Health, Safety, Environmental, Social and Quality culture within the organization. Leading the organization Quality systems Ensuring WHSES and Quality compliance with best practice and legal requirements including that WHSES legal registry is maintained. Preparing WHSE and Quality inputs for reports and presentation at various levels: Company, Operational Risk Committee, Portfolio and Project levels. Leading qualification of suppliers and contractors, undertaking WHSE and Quality DD audits, risk assessments, review of HSE and Quality Plans. Establishing and managing WHSES and Quality framework service agreements Ensure WHSES and Quality legal clauses and technical exhibits in various agreements (EPC, O&M, Equipment Supply) are best-in-class and up to date, in particular Quality Assurance Agreements (QAA) and Customer Quality Requirements (CQR) for PV modules. Coordinating and ensuring the fulfilment of those agreements. Performing Site Inspections of projects under construction Perform quality control programs during the whole cycle: pre-manufacturing, manufacturing, pre-shipment, sampling and laboratory tests, inspections and quality controls and audits. Ensuring (when required assisting) that HSE incident and accident investigations are completed adequately. Preparation of Non-conformance Reports (NCR) with corrective action request (8D method) and where possible including solution proposals, following-up on corrective actions. Claim data evaluation and reporting WHSES workshops and Quality Business review with suppliers, contractors and development partners, reviewing monthly Development partners and Project WHSES reports. Preparing WHSES training matrix and ensuring employee's training is kept up to date Reviewing annual KPIs with board/risk committee WHSE and Quality budget preparation at Department and Project level and , monitoring. Experience/Qualifications To succeed in this role, you should have at significant experience in a senior WHSES and Quality role. Ideally from the renewable energy sector. You must have the ability to work as part of a team. Having WHSES experience across Europe in a developer or construction role is advantageous. A strong understanding of the development, construction and operational phases processes is also desirable. A qualification to at least degree level in WHSES is required. Ideally, a member of CMIOSH or MIEMA is advised but not essential. Being Multilinguistic would be advantageous however excellent written and spoken English is required.