Heavy Lift Package Manager

GE Vernova; Inverness; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking an experienced Heavy Lift Operations Manager to lead the heavy lift package for the Doggerbank project at Nigg Port, coordinating port calls, onshore pre-assembly, and transport operations with a multinational team.

You will ensure activities are conducted safely, on time, and within budget, while supervising a team of field supervisors and reporting to the PMO. A strong technical background in heavy lifting and robust EHS practices are essential.

Qualifications

• Competent LOLER Appointed Person with heavy lift project experience.
• Ability to read and validate lift plans and manage port operations.
• Strong leadership and on-site management skills.
• Commitment to EHS compliance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Be the primary point of contact for Heavy Lift subcontract.
• Ensure safety, quality, on-time delivery within budget.
• Supervise load-in, storage, delivery to pre-assembly and load out.
• Review RAMS, lift plans, and reports; produce daily progress updates.
• Train and lead field supervisors; support Site Logistics Manager.
• Prepare progress and internal reports including cost tracking.

Skills

LOLER Appointed Person

Logistical Project Management

Heavy lifting engineering

Lift plans interpretation

EHS compliance

Team leadership

On-site operations

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Heavy Lift Operations Manager is responsible to manage and oversee the heavy lift suppliers’ package, port calls and port operation crew including load in operation, tower section upending & pre-assembly lifting, onshore load out activities, reverse logistics.

You will ensure that they are completed safely, on time, and to the expected level of quality, while respecting the project’s budget.

A Logistics Manager and a team of field supervisors will report to you to operate on site.

You will be part of the Project Management Office (PMO)—Marshalling Harbor department—in a cross-functional role with the other Package Managers present at Nigg Port, working in close collaboration with the Tower Pre‑assembly Package Manager.

You will demonstrate excellent organization, proactiveness and communication skills at all levels, with a heavy lifting technical background.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Be the primary point of contact and administrate the Heavy Lift subcontract.
• SQDC; Ensure operations are carried out safely, at the expected level of quality, on time and within allocated budget.
• Supervise load-in operation, storage, delivery to pre‑assembly and to load out for transport and lifting related operations.
• Review, comment and validate documentation such as RAMS, lift plans, reports. Elaborate daily progress reports and control the timely publication of the heavy lift package documentation.
• Comply to weekly tool‑box talks and EHS inspections requirements
• Participate daily in the elaboration of the site planning.
• Train and lead field supervisors team members.
• Perform activities in accordance with the plan of the day and lookaheads.
• Support the Site Logistics Manager activities
• Manage ground conditions maintenance and suitability with the port
• Address Marine Warranty Surveyors requirements and requests for clarifications related to the Marshalling Harbor operations.
• Participate in the preparation of progress reports to be submitted to the client.
• Prepare and provide internal reports, including financial estimates, quality cost tracking and continuous improvement analysis.
• Review and approve time and cost impacts resulting from client requests and involving a change in project scope.
• Inform the Hub Manager and Installation Manager of any major problem affecting commercial, contractual, or planning aspects.
• Participate in the risk assessment of the project and the development and application of appropriate risk mitigation measures.
• Support the Site Safety & environmental initiatives in collaboration with the GE stakeholders.

• Essential Characteristics:
• Competent LOLER Appointed Person
• Wealth of Logistical Project Management experience
• Proven Experience in Heavy lifting mechanical engineering, able to read and validate lift plans
• Ability to manage a range of tasks with varying time pressures, prioritize demanding workloads and pay attention to detail
• Strong commitment to EHS rules and regulations
• Team leadership experience
• Working on site , located with commuting distance to Port Nigg (accommodation provided)

Desired Characteristics:

• Experienced with DNV‑GL ST N001
• Working knowledge of CDM regulation
• Excellent ability to communicate at all levels
• Good interpersonal skills to bridge internal and external customers
• Strong quality awareness and ability to identify future failures, defects, and problems
• Working knowledge of commercial contracts
• Experience in port operations with multinational team and subcontractor workforce
• Proven experience on risk management and mitigation plans

The Doggerbank Project is the largest Wind Farm in the World , this role is critical to its success . Be part of something bigger - a team driven by purpose, fueled by challenge, and united in shaping the future of energy, every day.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No