Client Representative

Spencer Ogden; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services company is seeking a Client Representative for a major offshore wind farm project. The role involves overseeing foundation installation activities, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Candidates must have proven offshore wind experience and certifications, including GWO courses. Strong communication and coordination skills are essential. The position is based in Grimsby, England and requires proactive oversight of installation processes to mitigate safety risks.

Qualifications

• Proven offshore wind experience, preferably in foundation or secondary steel installation.
• Strong understanding of RAMS, offshore QHSE practices, and marine installation methodologies.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills within multi-stakeholder environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee offshore foundation installation activities, ensuring compliance with RAMS and QHSE.
• Prepare and distribute Daily Progress Reports (DPRs) in accordance with project requirements.
• Act as the point of contact between project management, contractors, and third parties.
• Conduct safety walks and monitor incident reporting.
• Review compliance with QHSE standards and support corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate records, including logs and reports.

Skills

Offshore wind experience

Knowledge of RAMS

Coordination skills

Communication skills

IT proficiency (Microsoft Office Suite)

Education

Valid offshore medical certificate

IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent

Tools

Digital reporting tools

Job description

Client Representative - Offshore Foundation Installation

Project

Major UK Offshore Wind Farm Project

Location

To Be Announced (TBA)

Positions Required

• 4 x Client Representatives - Monopile Installation (Start : February 2026)
• 4 x Client Representatives - Secondary Steel Installation (Start : March 2026)
• 4 x Client Representatives - SOV (Commissioning) (Start : April 2026)

Objective

The Client Representative will oversee offshore foundation installation activities, ensuring that all work is performed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with :

• Approved Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
• Any approved Management of Change (MoC) issued during project execution
• Project quality, safety (QHSE), and schedule requirements

The role requires proactive supervision, accurate daily reporting, timely issue escalation, and professional conduct in line with the project's core values and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Compliance Oversight Review, understand, and stay updated on approved RAMS and QHSE documentation prior to and during the execution phase. Ensure that the installation contractor operates in compliance with approved RAMS and MoCs. Monitor safety performance, attend heavy lift and safety meetings, and verify implementation of risk mitigations and control measures.
• 2. Daily Progress and Reporting Monitor and record offshore foundation installation and vessel operations. Prepare, validate, and distribute Daily Progress Reports (DPRs) in accordance with project requirements. Ensure all reports are complete, accurate, and signed off by the relevant parties.
• 3. Coordination and Communication Participate in daily coordination meetings, toolbox talks, and operational briefings. Act as the on-site point of contact between the project management team, contractors, and third parties (e.g., Marine Warranty Surveyors). Facilitate effective communication, highlight issues, and support prompt resolution of operational or safety concerns.
• 4. QHSE Oversight Conduct and participate in safety walks with the project and contractor HSE teams. Monitor incident reporting, follow up on investigation outcomes, and promote lessons learned. Support a proactive safety culture and ensure adherence to project QHSE requirements.
• 5. Quality Assurance Monitor compliance with project Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (QHSE) standards. Conduct inspections, identify deviations or quality issues, and support corrective actions. Review and, where required, sign off on as-built documentation and installation records.
• 6. Documentation and Administration Maintain accurate and detailed records, including daily logs, deviations, incidents, and Synergi (or equivalent) reports. Review and approve documentation and timesheets for project contractors (excluding the main installation contractor). Submit all required documentation in line with project procedures and deadlines.

Decision Authority & Responsibility

The Client Representative is responsible for observing and verifying offshore works to ensure compliance with approved procedures and standards. While the role carries no contractual authority, the Client Representative is empowered to intervene or stop work in cases of :

• Safety or environmental risk
• Quality non-conformance
• Breach of approved RAMS or procedures

Deliverables

• Daily Progress Reports (DPRs)
• Monthly Summary Reports
• QHSE and Quality Compliance Reports
• Deviation and Incident Reports

Qualifications

• Essential Proven offshore wind experience, preferably in foundation or secondary steel installation. Strong understanding of RAMS, offshore QHSE practices, and marine installation methodologies. Excellent coordination and communication skills within multi-stakeholder environments. IT proficiency (Microsoft Office Suite; digital reporting tools such as DPR and Synergi).
• Required Certifications GWO Courses: Sea Survival, Working at Heights, Enhanced First Aid (EFA), Fire Awareness, Manual Handling; Medical: Valid offshore medical certificate including Chester Step Test; Safety & Survival: HUET / STCW 2010 / OPITO BOSIET with EBS (STASS, HEED, or equivalent); HSE Training: IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent recognized HSE training.
• Preferred Previous experience with large-scale offshore wind installation projects; Marine awareness training relevant to offshore operations; Experience with digital QHSE reporting systems and quality documentation.