Construction Coordinator

Earthstream; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Construction Coordinator to manage offshore wind farm project components including foundations and wind turbines. The ideal candidate should have experience in offshore construction management and knowledge of compliance with health and safety regulations. This role involves coordinating installation activities, leading site meetings, and ensuring safety compliance through RAMS reviews. Competitive salary and opportunities for growth are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in offshore wind farm construction management.
• Understanding of Principal Contractor duties under CDM Regulations.
• Ability to manage Principal Contractor Permit to Work System.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onshore/offshore installation of project components.
• Chair Daily Site Meetings for contractors.
• Inspect works for compliance with RAMS and legislation.
• Review Risk Assessments/Method Statements.
• Support construction management teams.
• Provide construction reports for project documentation.
• Alert HSE risks as they arise.

Job description

The Construction Coordinator will report to and support the Offshore Site Manager (OSM) and Deputy Offshore Site Manager (DOSM), in the management and works co-ordination for the Offshore Site. These works will include coordination of the construction of the Offshore Convertor Platform, export cable, array cables, foundations and wind turbines.

The role requires experience of the management of offshore wind farm construction, including an appreciation of the Principal Contractor duties under the CDM Regulations and management of the Principal Contractor Permit to Work System.

Deliverables

• Coordination of onshore / offshore installation of foundations, turbines, 320/66kV Convertor station and Inter-turbine Cables through the project permit to work system including the review and issuing of permits and managing offshore access controls with the primary focus being Health and Safety.
• Chair the Daily Site Meeting for co-ordination of works will all contractors.
• Monitoring via inspection the offshore and onshore works to ensure works are being conducted in accordance with accepted RAMS and in compliance with relevant legislation and industry best practice.
• Reviewing and accepting on behalf of the PC Risk Assessments / Method Statements (RAMS). This will involve detailed understanding of the offshore construction works for an offshore wind farm and the ability to review working methods and RAMS submissions to reflect the daily changing circumstances that can occur.
• Supporting the Principal Contractor and Contractor construction management teams in the execution of their roles.
• Providing defined construction reports, for inclusion in the monthly Project report.
• Raising alerts to any perceived trends relating to HSE risks or transgressions developing onshore / offshore as they arise; e.g. Early Warning.