Cables Installation Engineering Lead

Cables Installation Engineering Lead – 12-month contract role, based London (hybrid) – Offshore Wind

Our client is seeking an experienced Cables Installation Engineering Lead for an initial 12-month contract position based in London.

The role will be supporting an Offshore Wind Project currently in development phase and will lead the engineering and execution scopes for the Inter-Array Cable (IAC) Transport and Installation (T&I) scope.

Responsibilities:
 

• Report to the IAC Work Package Manager (WPM) for project;
• Support the WPM in the technical management of the IAC T&I scope;
• Be specifically responsible for the safe and efficient technical execution of the IAC T&I works;
• Ensure that the IAC T&I contractor technically executes the works as per the quality standards set up within the Projects;
• Interface closely with the EPC work packages, as well as defining the T&I Contractor requirements, reviewing supplier deliverables and ensuring the package is executed within budget, schedule and technical requirements;
• Efficiently interface with all other technical work packages (OSP, Electrical, Export Cable, Geo, etc.) as well as other internal stakeholders regarding the IAC scope specific requirements. Demonstrable interface management during project design phases is essential;
• Take on the technical leading role with the T&I Contractors tendering the works during the bid phase, the clarification and negotiation phase and thereafter the contract execution phase;
• Work directly with the relevant work stream managers for our projects to review the setup for installation in conjunction with the programme, other packages, and the HSE UK regulations;
• Provide valuable input in the evaluation and costing of development and execution projects (CAPEX) and take over the preparation of tender documents, as well as providing support in contract negotiations.

Experience / Qualifications:
 

• A master’s degree or the equivalent in engineering or industrial engineering;
• Knowledge on cables related scopes including engineering, tendering, installation and burial activities;
• A proven track record in working with/in cross-functional teams in offshore construction projects and high confidence with effective stakeholder management;
• A good understanding and working knowledge of large-scale energy projects in the offshore energy sector, preferably in Offshore Wind;
• Very effective in multi-stakeholders relationship building, demonstrated by your effective presentation, communication and negotiation skills, collaborative, assertiveness and teamwork attitude;
• Ability and willingness to travel are crucial requirements for being a member of the team that operates across different locations, including London (regular office attendance required)

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