Offshore Installation Manager (Export Cable Installation)

Offshore Installation Manager – Export Cable Installation
Location: Westminster, London, UK
Contract Type: 12-month renewable contract
Work Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8-hour days
IR35 Status: Inside IR35

A major international renewable energy developer is seeking an experienced Offshore Installation Manager to take a leading role in the export cable installation works for a flagship offshore wind project. This is an opportunity to contribute to one of the UK’s most high-profile green infrastructure developments, supporting the transition to a low-carbon energy system.

Working from a central London base with opportunities for site and offshore visits, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring technical excellence and project success throughout the installation phase.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise offshore installation and logistics concepts, both in planning and execution stages

• Prepare detailed technical documentation for tenders and support bid evaluation

• Collaborate with package and contract managers to tender, negotiate and award installation contracts, including marine warranty scopes

• Oversee offshore installation contractors, ensuring robust cross-discipline collaboration across the project team

• Review and approve contractor method statements and risk assessments

• Lead or facilitate HAZID/HAZOP processes related to offshore installation design and activities

• Provide regular progress updates to project management, including technical risk identification and contingency planning

• Supervise trial activities, tooling development, vessel mobilisation and loadout operations

• Oversee the launch of offshore campaigns and monitor execution on-site

• Coordinate with client representatives and quality teams to ensure daily progress reporting and issue resolution

• Manage design quality assurance activities, including non-conformance reporting (NCR) and supplier quality input

• Review method statements and documentation during the execution and as-built phases

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience with offshore wind projects, ideally with familiarity working alongside European developers

• Strong technical understanding of export cable installation, including landfall interface management

• Hands-on experience with cable load-out, laying, pulling and protection systems

• Skilled in managing contractor performance and maintaining project quality and safety standards

• Proven ability to coordinate large-scale offshore operations and drive delivery across multiple stakeholders

This role is suited to a driven and detail-oriented professional who thrives in high-stakes environments and is committed to advancing the offshore wind industry. If you are ready to take on a leading role in a project that will shape the future of sustainable energy, we’d like to hear from you.