Construction manager

NES Fircroft; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced Pipeline Construction Manager for an offshore CCS project in the Netherlands. The role focuses on preparing, coordinating and overseeing offshore construction activities, coordinating with engineering teams, contractors and stakeholders to deliver safe, on-schedule execution.

You will lead EPC contractor campaigns, supervise offshore installation of subsea pipelines and risers, and ensure interfaces between engineering, construction and marine operations

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification.
• 15+ years of relevant offshore Oil & Gas, CCS or similar energy projects.
• Strong background in offshore pipeline construction and installation.
• Proven experience managing EPC contractors and offshore construction campaigns.
• Solid technical understanding of subsea infrastructure, pipeline installation and marine operations.
• Experience working on brownfield offshore developments.
• Previous North Sea and/or CCS project experience is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership, contractor management and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Oversee offshore pipeline construction and installation activities, ensuring safe and efficient project execution.
• Manage EPC contractors and subcontractors throughout construction preparation, execution and completion.
• Support construction planning, contractor selection and technical evaluations.
• Coordinate offshore installation activities, including subsea pipelines, risers and associated infrastructure.
• Ensure construction activities meet project safety, quality, schedule and contractual requirements.
• Manage interfaces between engineering, construction, marine operations and other project disciplines.
• Monitor contractor performance, identify potential risks and support timely resolution of technical and operational challenges.
• Oversee construction completion, pre-commissioning and handover activities.

Skills

Offshore pipeline construction

Leadership

Contractor management

Stakeholder coordination

Team leadership

North Sea / CCS experience

Fluent English

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Location: Netherlands / Offshore as required

Industry: Energy | Offshore | Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS)

Contract Type: Contract

We are looking for an experienced Pipeline Construction Manager to support a major offshore Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) development in the Netherlands.

The project involves offshore pipeline infrastructure and modifications to existing offshore facilities, contributing to the development of CO₂ transportation and storage infrastructure.

The successful candidate will play a key role in preparing, coordinating and overseeing offshore construction activities, working closely with engineering teams, contractors and project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee offshore pipeline construction and installation activities, ensuring safe and efficient project execution.
• Manage EPC contractors and subcontractors throughout construction preparation, execution and completion.
• Support construction planning, contractor selection and technical evaluations.
• Coordinate offshore installation activities, including subsea pipelines, risers and associated infrastructure.
• Ensure construction activities meet project safety, quality, schedule and contractual requirements.
• Manage interfaces between engineering, construction, marine operations and other project disciplines.
• Monitor contractor performance, identify potential risks and support timely resolution of technical and operational challenges.
• Oversee construction completion, pre-commissioning and handover activities.

Requirements

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification.
• 15+ years of relevant experience within offshore Oil & Gas, CCS or similar energy infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in offshore pipeline construction and installation.
• Proven experience managing EPC contractors and offshore construction campaigns.
• Solid technical understanding of subsea infrastructure, pipeline installation and marine operations.
• Experience working on brownfield offshore developments.
• Previous North Sea and/or CCS project experience is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership, contractor management and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

TThis is an opportunity to contribute to a significant offshore energy infrastructure development supporting the energy transition.

The position offers exposure to a technically challenging international project, working alongside experienced engineering and construction professionals.

The role will initially be based in the Netherlands, with travel to contractor locations and offshore sites as required.