Offshore Installation Manager – Export Cable Installation
Location: Westminster, London, UK
Contract Type: 12-month renewable contract
Work Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8-hour days
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
A major international renewable energy developer is seeking an experienced Offshore Installation Manager to take a leading role in the export cable installation works for a flagship offshore wind project. This is an opportunity to contribute to one of the UK’s most high-profile green infrastructure developments, supporting the transition to a low-carbon energy system.
Working from a central London base with opportunities for site and offshore visits, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring technical excellence and project success throughout the installation phase.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and optimise offshore installation and logistics concepts, both in planning and execution stages
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Prepare detailed technical documentation for tenders and support bid evaluation
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Collaborate with package and contract managers to tender, negotiate and award installation contracts, including marine warranty scopes
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Oversee offshore installation contractors, ensuring robust cross-discipline collaboration across the project team
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Review and approve contractor method statements and risk assessments
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Lead or facilitate HAZID/HAZOP processes related to offshore installation design and activities
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Provide regular progress updates to project management, including technical risk identification and contingency planning
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Supervise trial activities, tooling development, vessel mobilisation and loadout operations
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Oversee the launch of offshore campaigns and monitor execution on-site
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Coordinate with client representatives and quality teams to ensure daily progress reporting and issue resolution
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Manage design quality assurance activities, including non-conformance reporting (NCR) and supplier quality input
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Review method statements and documentation during the execution and as-built phases
Requirements
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Demonstrable experience with offshore wind projects, ideally with familiarity working alongside European developers
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Strong technical understanding of export cable installation, including landfall interface management
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Hands-on experience with cable load-out, laying, pulling and protection systems
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Skilled in managing contractor performance and maintaining project quality and safety standards
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Proven ability to coordinate large-scale offshore operations and drive delivery across multiple stakeholders
This role is suited to a driven and detail-oriented professional who thrives in high-stakes environments and is committed to advancing the offshore wind industry. If you are ready to take on a leading role in a project that will shape the future of sustainable energy, we’d like to hear from you.