Offshore Construction Manager

Sumitomo Electric; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Electric UK Power Cables Ltd seeks an Offshore Construction Manager in Glasgow to lead offshore construction for cable EPC projects. The role involves tendering, costed proposals and coordinating with subcontractors and JV partners, with periodic travel.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in HV offshore cable projects, strong leadership, and experience with ISO standards, and will work in a hybrid role with UK-based site visits. Hybrid working to be discussed.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in managing transportation and installation cable projects.
• Experience with offshore construction works and high‑voltage cables.
• Strong leadership, communication and risk management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead offshore construction projects within multiple EPC tenders.
• Guide tendering teams and coordinate with subcontractors/partners.
• Review tender documents and develop winning strategies.
• Prepare costed tenders including cable jointing and tests.
• Visit sites and support transitions from tender to execution.

Skills

Leadership

SHEQ focus

International collaboration

Project management

ISO standards knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Location

• Preferred in Glasgow but Open to have Hybrid (UK) with periodic project travel.

Overview

• SUMITOMO ELECTRIC U.K. POWER CABLES LTD(SEUK). is looking to develop their new EPC and Business Development department in order to strengthen its capability for design, engineering, tendering, managing and delivering large scale cable EPC projects in the UK and Europe. SEUK is looking for an Offshore Construction Manager, based in Glasgow, to be responsible for the offshore construction including Transportation and Installation of cables offshore engineering and tendering for EPC projects.

Key Accountabilities

• Offshore Construction Manager covering multiple cable EPC projects.
• Supporting the Senior Construction Manager for including, but not limited to, the following matters;
• Leading tendering teams for offshore construction related proposals including communications with subcontractors or consortium (JV) partners.
• Review the client tender documents and develop the strategy to win the tender.
• Requesting quotations and tenders from Transport and Installation companies, and carrying out the analyses and evaluation, ensuring technical compliance, commercial competiteness and programme alignment.
• Prepare and submit consolidated tenders reflecting precise cost estimations, including cable jointing and qualification testing costs.
• Conduct occasional site visits to the construction sites (including offshore), manufacturing facility and warehouses to support tender and project execution activities.
• Support project phases transitions from tendering to pre-construction and execution as required.
• Support negotiation or business meetings with clients (Transmission Operators, Developers etc.).
• Support contract negotiations or Interface managements with subcontractors, suppliers and consortium (JV) partners.
• Future possibility to be involved as a member of Project Management Organisation for a specific EPC project, and organize the planning/engineering/risk management/site works etc.

Essential/Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Experiences

• Over 10 years experiences within the management of Transportation and Installation Cable Projects including cable lay and burial. High voltage offshore cable project experiences are preferred such as Interconnectors or Export Cables.
• Familiar with offshore (and onshore) construction works.
• A manager that shows strong leadership, SHEQ focus, good communication, ability to work with international teams, focused on schedule and risk management, organization and project management skills, training skills, IT skills, knowledge of ISO standards, etc.
• Ideally with a technical background in cable installation.
• Main office location will be in Glasgow plus business travels as needed. Hybrid working to be discussed during the interview process.

About Our Project In Port Of Nigg, Highland

Sumitomo Electric is one of the leading global manufacturers of state-of-the-art high-end electricity transmission cables, up to and including 525kV HVDC(High Voltage Direct Current) cable.

The new factory at Nigg, with investment value announced by the Scottish Government of £350M, will make a significant contribution towards realisation of the UK Net Zero Target by contributing to critical electricity transmission infrastructure to connect and deliver renewable energy, including offshore wind, to UK consumers and beyond.

In addition, the factory will create more than 150 highly skilled jobs in the Scottish Highlands, with maximum utilisation of the local supply chain for production of cables and construction of transmission cable systems.

In a significant boost for the UK green energy supply chain, Sumitomo Electric has commenced construction of its state-of-the-art subsea transmission cable factory in the Scottish Highlands.

The factory will supply critical elements for the reinforcement of the UK electricity transmission grid and for connecting renewable energy production facilities to the grid.

About Sumitomo Electric Group

Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. is a recognized global technology leader with over 290,000 employees working at around 400 group companies in 40 countries. Building on more than 120 years of innovation, today Sumitomo Electric is engaged in diversified business activities that support people’s daily lives and industries in five business segments: automotive, infocommunications, electronics, environment & energy, and industrial materials.

To learn more about Sumitomo Electric, please visit https://sumitomoelectric.com,https://sumitomoelectric.com/company/office_group_companies/sumitomo-electric-uk-power-cables-ltd

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