Freelance Project Engineer

Independent Recruiters; Amsterdam; Presencial; EUR 114.000 - 162.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

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

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Cable installation experience

Engineering degree

Technical ownership

Stakeholder coordination

RAMS review

Offshore execution

Educación

Engineering degree or related education

Descripción del empleo

We're looking for ambitious talents ready to make a real impact on the energy transition.

At the heart of this mission is Zeevonk, a groundbreaking project combining 2 GW of offshore wind, floating solar, and large-scale green hydrogen production. Alongside other major North Sea offshore wind developments, we're building the energy infrastructure that will power a fossil-free future.

This is your opportunity to work on projects of unprecedented scale, tackle complex challenges and turn bold ideas into reality.

Think big. Make an impact. Power the future.

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.

Requirements

What do you bring?

• Minimum 15 years of experience in Cable Installation campaigns;
• Preferably, an engineering degree or any other 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.

The Offer

This is a freelance assignment. The all-in rate is €100 excluding VAT.

What happens next? Within four working days, we will let you know whether you are eligible for the position. We will schedule an introductory meeting, either digitally or in person. During this meeting, we will provide you with as much information as possible about the vacancy, the company, and the next steps in the procedure. In consultation with you, we will introduce you to our client and continue to guide you through the application process.