WTG Installation Manager

Our client Scottish Power Renewables are looking for a WTG Installation Manager for a long-term contract role based in either London or Glasgow on a hybrid working basis.

Main Purpose of the Job

The WTG Installation Manager shall be responsible for developing and delivering the WTG transport and installation (T&I) strategy for a project within the Company’s portfolio, be it a development, pre-FID or execution project. In addition, the successful candidate shall deliver the WTG T&I work packages during the Tariff and pre-FID stages. As the project progresses into the execution stage the Installation Manager shall take overall responsibility for the management of the WTG T&I Works.

Key Tasks

The Installation Manager shall be directly responsible for the safe and efficient completion of the Transportation and Installation (T&I) work-package throughout the project lifecycle, this shall include responsibility for:
Tariff Stage
• Development of Conceptual Design for T&I
• Development and upkeep of a base case construction programme
• Creation of the Employer’s Technical Requirements for T&I with the OEM (WTG Supplier)
• Technical Evaluation of bids and participation in contract negotiations
• Reserve an installation vessel capable of executing the WTG T&I scope of work.

Key Criteria

Minimum 10 years’ experience in offshore wind or subsea discipline, with 3 years’ experience as senior installation engineer level or equivalent.
• Proven track record of safely managing the execution of complex offshore works in hazardous marine environments.
Demonstrable experiences in:
• engineering design
• production of specification and tender documents
• contracts (/subcontracts) negotiations (technical aspects)
• construction planning
• budgetary estimations.
Working knowledge and understanding of:
• UK and European Health and Safety legislation relevant to marine operations
• DNV standards for offshore wind
• CDM 2015 Regulations
• Construction planning, Estimations & Risk Management
• Commercial awareness (incl. FIDIC & BIMCO contracts).
Skills
• Management of interfaces of multidisciplinary teams spread across multiple locations
• Ability to implement quality assurance and environmental processes
Highly developed communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, particularly related to multicultural relationships, and ability to present effectively to management teams
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
• Advanced user of Microsoft office applications.