Kyri Castrinakis

Kyri Castrinakis

Head of Delivery

Kyri started his recruitment career in 2013, accumulating experience within Oil; Gas and Renewables. Since 2015 Kyri has worked in partnership with many of the leading offshore wind developers; utilities, servicing their requirements for permanent; contract personnel across the UK, Europe; Asia and as a Senior Account Manager for key clients. Kyri joined us in 2019 as a Senior Account Manager, and has recently stepped into his new role as Head of Key Accounts & Delivery. Kyri is responsible for the management of our delivery team to ensure all requirements are serviced to the highest level.

Kyri Jobs

Offshore Wind

Procurement Manager - Foundations

City of Edinburgh, Scotland

Our client is looking for a Procurement Manager, WTG Foundations, this position is a full-time hybrid role with flexibility to work from home or elsewhere with regular visits to the Edinburgh project office. The expectation for this role is a minimum of 2 days a week in the office. Reporting to the Contracts & Procurement Manager this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and motivated Procurement Manager to join the rapidly growing team and support the transition to a low carbon, sustainable global economy. In this role, you’ll work as part of a growing dedicated multi-disciplinary team to procure goods and services for the project. The focus will be on CAPEX spend for the project to facilitate the development of the project and progression towards Financial Investment Decision. The focus area will be the WTG Foundations package with the potential for these to be jointly procured with the project. Key ResponsibilitiesWork within the procurement function for the project as a member of the Procurement Team, reporting to the Contracts & Procurement Manager.Identification and selection of suppliers to be invited to submit responses to Call for Tenders (CfT) and Expressions of Interest (EoI).Managing the negotiation and award of contracts for goods and services in consultation with the wider project team and shareholder category teams in accordance with best-value and approved procedures.Undertake the procurement of goods and services and associated activities to agreed project and commercial objectives including, but not limited to, the following:Support with contracting strategy development to be prepared for approval by Project Director / Project Board / Shareholders as requiredPreparation and issuing of CfT, EoI & Non-Disclosure Agreements;Leading the evaluation of commercial element of bids and co-ordinating inputs from the wider evaluation team (technical, legal, HSE);Negotiate terms & conditions with preferred suppliers;Ensuring timely contract awards;Writing Contract Award Recommendations which will seek approval from Project Director / Project Board / Shareholders to award contracts.Contract Management responsibility for the contracts that have been negotiated includingSeeking internal approval and managing Variation Orders for changes to scopes of work;Drafting and responding to contractual communications to be issued to contractors;Maintaining contractual registers. Experience RequiredKnowledge of and a proven track record in managing procurement activities from identification of requirements through to contract award. Preferably with knowledge and experience in the offshore wind market and specific experience of negotiating WTG Foundation contracts.Ability to build effective relationships and be a team player at all levels both within the project and with suppliers.Proven ability to communicate at all levels both written and verbally.A strong results focus supported by relevant commercial skills and knowledge required to deliver value to the project.A proven ability to conduct successful commercial negotiations with suppliers.Knowledge of relevant procurement processes and procedures.Ability to work under pressure to tight timescales. Role Specific Competencies:Attention to Detail;Commercial Acumen including the evaluation of Tender submissions;Negotiation and closing contracts. Our client understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. They value the innovation and creativity that diversity of thought brings. The one thing the team all have in common is their focus on high performance. If you're capable, motivated and can deliver, our client wants you on our team. They are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race (including colour and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief.

Offshore Wind

Offshore Consents Advisor

United Kingdom

Our client is looking for an Offshore Consent Advisor to be responsible for supporting the Offshore Consent Lead to deliver the offshore consenting strategy. The objective of the role includes supporting the achievement of a buildable consent for the relevant offshore elements of the Project, securing a uniform approach to authorities/regulators and stakeholders and management of the offshore deliverables from consultants. Key ResponsibilitiesResponsible for delivering defined work packages to support the offshore elements of the DCO and Marine Licences for the projectReviewing the deliverables of the offshore consultants in the responsible areas as requiredUtilising and administering QA processes, tracking and monitoring processes for the offshore deliverables on the project.Ensure strong cooperation within the offshore team for all offshore packagesContractor and budget management for relevant scopes of workInput and support Consent manager on resource needs, programme and risks in relation to the offshore elementsProvide updates on key show stoppers on the offshore workstreams to the Offshore Consent Lead Close coordination with other project stakeholders as directed by the Consent Lead Description of position: Key tasksResponsible for delivering defined work packages to support the offshore elements of the DCO and Marine Licences for the projectReviewing the deliverables of the offshore consultants in the responsible areas as requiredUtilising and administering QA processes, tracking and monitoring processes for the offshore deliverables on the project.Ensure strong cooperation within the offshore team for all offshore packagesContractor and budget management for relevant scopes of workInput and support Consent manager on resource needs, programme and risks in relation to the offshore elementsProvide updates on key show stoppers on the offshore workstreams to the Offshore Consent LeadClose coordination with other project stakeholders as directed by the Consent Lead Stakeholders and Topic areas could includeMMO, Cefas, NE, TWT, WDC, RSPB, CAA, NATS, MoD, Aggregates, Transboundary EU. O&G Operators (see specific list), Shipping Operators, MCA, RYA, CoS, THLS. JNCC, Defra, SNH, Marine Scotland, NFFO, Commercial Fisheries, IFCA, O&G OperatorsMarine Mammals, Benthic Ecology, Water Framework Directive, Marine Processes, Shipping and Navigation (lead), Aviation, Military, and Communications, Infrastructure and Other Users, Dredging & Disposal Characterisation, Commercial Fisheries, Marine Archaeology, Seascape and Visual Resources, Fish Ecology, Inter-related Effects, Cumulative & Trans-boundary, Shipping and Navigation

Offshore Wind

Project Engineer - Array Cables

London, Greater London, South East, England

Our client is looking for a Array Cables, Project Engineer to join their team in London. LocationLondon, Hybrid Duration Duration until 31st August 2025Qualifications/Certificates Please note, the hiring manager is seeking someone with a strong electrical background, extensive experience in cable engineering/design, and a proven track record in cable manufacturing (quality assurance), termination and testing. We are seeking for an Engineer with electrical engineering and not a QA engineer or Termination & Testing (T&T) inspector or supervisor.

Offshore Wind

Project Administrator

Greater London, South East, England

JOB ID: #7147Project Administrator Location: LondonThe Project Administrator will join a rapidly growing team of (currently) 65 and provide administrative support in a number of areas but principally assisting the project’s senior team. You will work closely with the Project Director’s Executive Assistant/Office Manager. Functionally, the role reports to the head of Project Controls. There may also be opportunities to extend the role, for example, working with the document control or procurement team, depending on interests and experience.Main responsibilities• Secretarial & Administrative Support: Provide support to the project management team and Resource and Recruitment Manager, including scheduling meetings, arranging interviews, managing calendars, and handling formal correspondence, along with other ad-hoc tasks• Communication: Facilitate effective communication within the project team and with external partners.• Meeting Coordination: Schedule, prepare for, and document project meetings, ensuring that minutes and action items are distributed.• Vendor Liaison: Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers as needed; • Support Events: Assist in the coordination of project events, workshops, and team-building activities.Minimum requirements:• Administrative Experience: Previous experience in a secretarial or administrative role is preferred.• Technically proficient. Proficiency in standard office software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint,SharePoint, etc.). Some knowledge of other office systems such as electronic document management would be an advantage but is not essential. • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for professional interactions with team members and external contacts.Personal Attributes and Competencies:• Organisational Skills: Strong organisational and multitasking abilities to manage various tasks effectively.• Attention to detail: Meticulous attention to detail to maintain accurate records and documentation.• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to the dynamic needs of an early-stage project and handle shifting priorities.

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