WTG Pre-Assembly & Installation Manager
hace 20 horas
Sheffield
WTG Pre‑Assembly & Installation Manager Sector: Offshore Wind Location: Remote (2–3 days in the client's Glasgow office every other week) Rate: £800 per day (Inside IR35, via Umbrella) Contract: 12‑month initial contract + likely extensions Start: ASAP Clearance: BPSS (DBS, financial checks, employment history), medical questionnaire & Right to Work in the UK Make Your Mark on a Major UK Offshore Wind Development We’re partnering with a leading renewable energy developer on a large UK offshore wind farm and are looking for an experienced WTG Pre‑Assembly & Installation Manager to oversee the planning and delivery of wind turbine pre‑assembly, load‑out, transportation and installation. This is a high‑impact role at the heart of offshore construction, ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the vessels, harbour operations and Tier 1 contractors – and wants to play a key part in the UK’s energy transition. The Opportunity Acting as the WTG Pre‑Assembly & Installation Manager, you will: • Lead and coordinate the full WTG pre‑assembly, load‑out, transport and installation (T&I) scope, • Initially support the procurement and negotiation of the WTG installation vessel charter, then manage the agreement throughout execution, • Provide day‑to‑day oversight of the WTG contractor during pre‑assembly and offshore installation, • Act as a key interface between the WTG contractor, installation vessel and client team, • Manage a small team of T&I Engineers and the associated engineering scope, • You’ll report to the WTG Package Manager and work closely with construction, commissioning, HSE and marine teams to drive safe, efficient and quality‑focused delivery. What You’ll Be Doing • Technical & Delivery LeadershipOversee WTG pre‑assembly, marshalling, load‑out, transport and offshore installation activities, • Manage the installation vessel charter agreement, including performance and contractual compliance, • Coordinate vessel audits, inspections and mobilisation activities, • Act as the Employer’s Representative for marshalling harbour and installation vessels, • Safety & Risk ManagementLead HSE performance for Tier 1 contractors within your scope, • Coordinate HAZIDs, HAZOPs and safety workshops, ensuring actions are tracked and closed, • Drive proactive risk and opportunity management across the T&I scope, • Interfaces & StakeholdersBe the primary contact for the Marine Warranty Surveyor, ensuring all requirements are met for load‑out, transport and installation, • Manage the interface between the WTG Contractor, the installation vessel, and the WTG Commissioning Manager, • Provide regular reports and updates to the WTG Package Manager on progress, risks and mitigation What We’re Looking For Essential • Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline, • Proven project management experience in large infrastructure/energy projects, • Hands‑on experience managing offshore WTG load‑out, transport and installation operations, • Demonstrable experience of construction and/or vessel contract management, • Strong Health, Safety and Wellbeing mindset, with a track record of safe delivery, • Knowledge of UK offshore wind construction regulation, including CDM Regulations, • Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships across multiple stakeholders, • Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and deliver to deadlines, • Willingness to travel to contractor offices, marshalling ports and offshore sites as required Desirable • Experience in offshore wind across multiple project phases (development, construction, commissioning), • Understanding of full project lifecycle / stage‑gate principles, • Relevant GWO's If you have offshore WTG Pre-Assembly & Installation experience and want to take a leading role on a major UK offshore wind project, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a brief summary of your relevant WTG Pre-Assembly & Installation experience