Site Manager

Construction, Property and Engineering; Dundee; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking an experienced Site Manager for Offshore Execution (Onshore) to lead the offshore site supervision team and drive safe, high-quality Wind Turbine Generator installation activities on project sites.

You will coordinate handovers, manage mobilization, and align with Pre-Installation, Commissioning, HSE, and other teams while ensuring documentation and handover compliance.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of offshore operations experience, especially wind turbine/offshore installation environments.
• Knowledge of HSE offshore standards and quality assurance processes.
• Solid documentation and handover process knowledge.
• Proficiency with MS Office and ERP tools (SAP preferred).
• Excellent English written and verbal communication.
• Offshore/technical certifications or willingness to complete.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the offshore site supervision team to deliver installation activities.
• Ensure safety and quality leadership; conduct toolbox talks and oversee handovers.
• Manage daily offshore installation activities, work packaging, and progress reporting.
• Coordinate interfaces across Pre-Installation, Commissioning, Quality, HSE, Warehouse, and other teams.
• Ensure all project documentation packages (As-Built, As-Left, Handover Certificates) are collected and handed over.

Skills

Leadership

Offshore operations

HSE awareness

Stakeholder management

MS Office

SAP experience

English proficiency

Tools

SAP

Job description

Site Manager - Offshore Execution (working Onshore)

Location: Offshore / Project Sites

Department: Offshore Execution, Installation Site Supervision

Reports to: Team Leader of Installation Site Supervision

Employment Type: Full-time

Pay Rate: £750 per day (PAYE incl holidays)

About the Role

Are you an experienced offshore professional looking to take the lead in delivering world-class renewable energy projects?

As a Site Manager, you will lead and motivate our offshore site supervision team while setting the benchmark for the clients' high safety and quality standards. Combining an operational mindset with robust technical expertise, you will steer daily Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) installation activities, coordinate critical handovers, and drive seamless execution alongside key internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Motivation: Provide functional, day-to-day informal leadership to the supervisor team; conduct feedback, manage performance, motivate personnel, and approve supervisor timesheets.
• Safety & Quality Oversight: Act as a role model for safety and quality; lead daily Toolbox Talks, ensure compliance with work instructions, and drive quality observations throughout the handover process.
• Daily Offshore Installation Management: Oversee back-office and site installation activities, structure work packages, and execute daily progress reporting and back-to-back shift handovers.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate load-out and interfaces across Pre-Installation, Commissioning, Quality, HSE, Warehouse, and CSM teams.
• Documentation & Handover: Ensure all project documentation packages-including As-Built, As-Left, and Handover Certificates (HOC/TOR)-are fully collected, validated, and handed over to relevant stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement & Planning: Support project kick-off execution with the Lead Site Manager (LSM), manage mobilization/demobilization, and implement operational process optimizations.

Qualifications & Professional Competencies

• Experience: 3-5 years of proven experience in offshore operations, specifically within wind turbine or offshore installation environments.
• HSE & Quality: In-depth knowledge of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) offshore standards and rigorous quality assurance processes.
• Documentation & Process: Solid grasp of offshore project execution processes and strict documentation/handover requirements.
• IT Systems: Proficient with MS Office and enterprise ERP tools (SAP experience preferred).
• Communication: Full professional proficiency in English (both written and verbal).
• Certifications: Role-specific offshore and technical training (TROST/I&C requirements) or readiness to complete required certifications.

Personal Profile

• Safety-First Mindset: Uncompromising commitment to promoting health, safety, and environmental awareness.
• Proactive Problem Solver: Agile, decisive, and forward-thinking, with the ability to remain calm and determined under pressure.
• Strong Communicator: Skilled at managing interfaces, resolving challenges, and communicating transparently across all levels-from offshore technicians to site leadership.
• Organized & Detail-Oriented: Exceptional time management skills with a keen eye for documentation accuracy and operational efficiency.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to play a central operational role in large-scale offshore renewable energy projects.
• A dynamic, safety-first international work environment.
• Professional development, training pathways, and career growth opportunities.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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