HVDC Hook-Up Manager (Offshore Wind)

Matchtech Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 111,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is recruiting for an international offshore wind developer to appoint an HVDC Hook Up Manager who will represent the client throughout the offshore converter station hook up lifecycle. The role covers activities from yard preparation through to offshore execution across multiple international locations, including London, Dubai, Norway and the North Sea.

The role requires a highly experienced offshore professional with HVDC infrastructure knowledge, strong stakeholder management

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing offshore HVDC converter station hook up activities from yard preparation through offshore execution.
• Reviewing and approving contractor documentation including RAMS, test procedures and mechanical completion records.
• Monitoring contractor performance, progress and quality of delivery.
• Managing mechanical completion activities, handovers, punch lists and close out processes.
• Supporting commissioning readiness, system validation and energisation activities.
• Ensuring compliance with offshore HSE standards and applicable legislation.
• Coordinating interfaces between engineering, commissioning, marine, cable and construction teams.
• Participating in risk assessments, progress meetings, and marine coordination activities.
• Providing clear reporting on progress, risks, and project performance to senior project stakeholders.

Education

Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related discipline

Job description

HVDC Hook Up Manager (Offshore Wind)

• UK / International Travel Required
• Location: London, Dubai, Norway & North sea
• 12-Month Initial Contract
• Competitive Day Rate (Outside IR35)

We are recruiting for an international offshore wind developer who is looking to secure a HVDC Hook Up Manager to represent the client throughout the offshore converter station hook up lifecycle, overseeing activities from final yard preparation through to offshore execution.

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role on a major offshore energy project, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant delivery while working across multiple international locations and offshore installations.

The Role

As the HVDC Hook Up Manager, you will act as the primary client representative for offshore hook up activities, interfacing with contractors, commissioning teams, marine operations and project stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing offshore HVDC converter station hook up activities from yard preparation through offshore execution.
• Reviewing and approving contractor documentation including RAMS, test procedures and mechanical completion records.
• Monitoring contractor performance, progress and quality of delivery.
• Managing mechanical completion activities, handovers, punch lists and close out processes.
• Supporting commissioning readiness, system validation and energisation activities.
• Ensuring compliance with offshore HSE standards and applicable legislation.
• Coordinating interfaces between engineering, commissioning, marine, cable and construction teams.
• Participating in risk assessments, progress meetings, and marine coordination activities.
• Providing clear reporting on progress, risks, and project performance to senior project stakeholders.

About You

You will be a highly experienced offshore professional with a strong background in HVDC infrastructure, offshore wind or complex offshore energy projects.

Essential Experience

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience delivering offshore wind, offshore transmission or oil & gas projects.
• Proven track record in client representative, owner's engineer or offshore delivery roles.
• Strong understanding of HVDC systems, commissioning and offshore hook up activities.
• Experience managing contractor performance across complex infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of offshore mechanical completion and handover processes.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to work effectively within international and multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel internationally and work offshore on rotational assignments.

Mandatory Certifications

• Valid GWO Basic Safety Training.
• OPITO HUET with EBS.
• Current Offshore Medical.
• Valid passport with ability to travel internationally.

Desirable

• Experience with walk to work operations and offshore logistics.
• Formal safety qualifications such as NEBOSH or IOSH.
• Knowledge of offshore marine management systems.
• Familiarity with auxiliary electrical and mechanical systems including HVAC and plant support systems.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to work on a high profile offshore energy development.
• International project exposure across fabrication yards and offshore operations.
• Long-term contract with potential extension opportunities.
• Competitive outside IR35 day rate.
• Dynamic role combining onshore, international, and offshore project delivery.