Freelance Offshore Project Engineer – Energy Transition

Independent Recruiters; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 114,000 - 162,000; Part time

Job summary

Independent Recruiters is seeking an experienced Cable Installation lead for offshore projects in the North Sea on a freelance basis. You will own TI campaigns, coordinate with vessel teams and suppliers, and ensure safe, compliant execution of complex offshore work.

The role emphasizes resilience with contractors, RAMS reviews, and interface management across installation, engineering and HSE. You will develop cost models, contribute to CAPEX planning, and drive innovative methods for efficient

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in Cable Installation campaigns.
• Preferably, an engineering degree or related education.
• Capability to take technical ownership on behalf of Vattenfall during offshore execution.
• Experience in coordination of technical interfaces between installation, engineering, HSE, marine operations, and other project packages to ensure offshore activities are fully aligned and ready for execution.
• Resilience in working with contractors, vessel teams and technical specialists, including the review of RAMS, installation procedures, vessel and equipment readiness, and lessons learned.
• Proven track record in managing the interfaces with the Transmission System Operator (TSO), ensuring clear communication, alignment of requirements, and timely resolution of interfaces to enable the installation contractor to execute its offshore scope.
• Experience in planning and execution of offshore installation activities, translating engineering concepts into safe, practical, and efficient offshore operations.

Responsibilities

• Engage with suppliers and Contractors with a focus on T&I solutions.
• Provide guidelines to projects on how to execute.
• Provide T&I input to consenting.
• Proactively seeking solutions for new methodologies and products.
• Prepare and improve SDA assessments.
• Interface with installation vessel suppliers.
• Interface with installation tool suppliers.
• Develop T&I methodology (Performance, SDA, Installation Schedule, Risk) for all packages (WTG, FOU, IAC, EC, OSS).
• Focus on innovation.
• Provide input to FEPM and all BCs for CAPEX calculation.
• Keeping and developing cost models and keeping them up to date.
• Developing and maintaining T&I BB.

Skills

Cable installation experience

Engineering degree

Technical ownership

Stakeholder coordination

RAMS review

Offshore execution

Education

Engineering degree or related education

Job description

Independent Recruiters is seeking an experienced Cable Installation lead for offshore projects in the North Sea on a freelance basis. You will own TI campaigns, coordinate with vessel teams and suppliers, and ensure safe, compliant execution of complex offshore work.

The role emphasizes resilience with contractors, RAMS reviews, and interface management across installation, engineering and HSE. You will develop cost models, contribute to CAPEX planning, and drive innovative methods for efficient