Offshore Installation Manager – Export Cable

Aventa; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Offshore Installation Engineer, where you'll play a vital role in the Hornsea Four Windfarm Project. This position offers the chance to collaborate with a talented team of engineers in the renewable energy sector, focusing on optimizing offshore installation procedures and managing contractors. You'll be at the forefront of one of the most significant offshore wind developments, ensuring high standards of safety and quality while contributing to sustainable energy solutions. If you have a passion for engineering and renewable energy, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in offshore installation and logistics optimization.
• Strong knowledge of cable installation processes.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize offshore installation procedures.
• Manage offshore installation contractors and ensure quality.

Skills

Offshore installation optimization

Project management

Risk assessment

Logistics management

Technical documentation preparation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

HAZID/HAZOP methodologies

Project management software

Job description

Role Definition

Aventa is seeking, on behalf of our client—a leading developer in the offshore renewable energy sector—a Senior Offshore Installation Engineer to join their Construction Department. This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside a team of skilled engineers on the Hornsea Four Windfarm Project, contributing to one of the most significant offshore wind developments in the region.

Job Description:

1. Analyze, recommend and optimise offshore installation, logistics concepts and installation procedures prior to and during installation.
2. Prepare technical invitation-to-tender documents.
3. In cooperation with Package and Contract manager; tender, negotiate and recommend installation contracts incl. MWS.
4. Manage offshore installation contractor and MWS incl. cross discipline cooperation within the project team.
5. Ensure contractor’s delivery and own review of method statements and risk assessments.
6. Set up and implement HAZID/HAZOP for installation design / offshore installation operations.
7. Provide progress reports to PM for all managed contracts incl. all significant technical risks, and develop contingency plans.
8. Supervise and approve trialing, tool development, loading and vessel setup.
9. Supervise installation campaign initiation offshore.
10. Manage Client’s Representatives and QA Daily Progress Report.
11. Create, monitor and control execution of Design Quality (Reporting) and QAS and align input from Supplier quality.
12. Management of product NCR.
13. Review of method statements from Supplier.
14. Review of product and as-built documentation during AP execution phase.

Requirements:

• We need an experienced person preferably with knowledge of Ørsted.
• Knowledge of Export cable installation including landfall.
• Knowledge of cable load out.
• Knowledge of cable laying.
• Knowledge of cable pulling.
• Knowledge of cable protection systems.