Pipeline Construction Manager

Carrière Uitzendbureau; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrière Uitzendbureau (Netherlands) is seeking an experienced Pipeline Construction Manager to support a major offshore CCS project in the North Sea. You will prepare, coordinate and supervise construction, offshore installation and pre-commissioning activities within the Pipeline Package.

You will ensure safety, quality and schedule compliance while managing the construction supervision team and EPC contractors in an international environment. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum 15 years’ offshore Oil & Gas/ CCS experience.
• Extensive offshore pipeline construction & installation experience.
• Proven track record managing EPC contractors & offshore campaigns.
• Strong knowledge of pipelay, risers, subsea tie-ins, welding, NDT, coating & pre-commissioning.
• Experience in brownfield offshore environments & SIMOPS.
• Strong HSSE leadership, contractor management & communication skills.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Valid offshore certifications & medical fitness as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage EPC contractors and subcontractors during construction preparation, mobilisation, offshore execution & pre-commissioning.
• Oversee offshore pipelay operations, riser and spool installation, subsea tie-ins and marine construction.
• Review construction methodologies, installation procedures, mobilisation plans & offshore execution strategies.
• Contribute to EPC tender preparation & contractor selection.
• Monitor contractor performance, progress, quality & schedules.
• Coordinate interfaces between offshore facilities, marine ops, engineering & commissioning.
• Ensure HSSE compliance and contractual obligations.
• Identify and manage construction risks & project changes.
• Supervise pipeline pre-commissioning activities: cleaning, gauging, hydrotesting, dewatering & drying.
• Ensure proper handover to Commissioning & Operations.

Skills

Engineering degree

Offshore experience

Pipelay operations

Contractor management

HSSE leadership

English fluency

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Vacancy: Pipeline Construction Manager – Offshore CCS Project

Location: The Netherlands / Offshore North Sea

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

Work locations: Project offices, contractor premises and offshore sites

About the Position

On behalf of our client, we are looking for an experienced Pipeline Construction Manager to support a major offshore Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) project in the North Sea.

The L4A STORE CCS Project includes the installation of approximately 26 kilometres of 16-inch offshore CO₂ pipeline between D-Hub and the L4-A platform, including associated risers, tie-ins and interfaces with existing offshore facilities.

As Pipeline Construction Manager, you will play a key role in preparing, coordinating and supervising construction, offshore installation and pre-commissioning activities within the Pipeline Package.

You will ensure that all activities are carried out safely, efficiently and in compliance with project specifications, contractual requirements, quality standards, schedules and cost objectives.

Working in an international and multidisciplinary environment, you will manage the construction supervision team and oversee EPC contractors and subcontractors throughout project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise EPC contractors and subcontractors during construction preparation, mobilisation, offshore execution and pre-commissioning.
• Oversee offshore pipelay operations, riser and spool installation, subsea and platform tie-ins, lifting and marine construction activities.
• Review construction methodologies, installation procedures, mobilisation plans and offshore execution strategies.
• Contribute to EPC tender preparation, technical bid evaluations and contractor selection.
• Monitor contractor performance, construction progress, productivity, quality and project schedules.
• Coordinate interfaces between offshore facilities, marine operations, engineering, commissioning and other project packages.
• Ensure compliance with HSSE requirements, quality standards, approved procedures and contractual obligations.
• Identify and manage construction risks, potential delays, technical deviations and project changes.
• Supervise pipeline pre-commissioning activities, including cleaning, gauging, hydrotesting, dewatering and drying.
• Ensure proper mechanical completion, documentation, punch-list close-out and handover to Commissioning and Operations.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a highly experienced offshore construction professional with strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities and a proven track record in complex pipeline installation projects.

Requirements

• Engineering degree or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in offshore Oil & Gas, CCS or comparable projects.
• Extensive experience in offshore pipeline construction and installation.
• Proven experience managing EPC contractors and offshore construction campaigns.
• Strong technical knowledge of pipelay operations, risers, subsea tie-ins, welding, NDT, coating, inspection and pre-commissioning.
• Experience working in brownfield offshore environments and managing SIMOPS.
• Strong HSSE leadership, contractor management, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Valid offshore certifications and medical fitness, as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) and CO₂ transportation infrastructure.
• Previous involvement in North Sea offshore projects.

What We Offer

An opportunity to contribute to a technically challenging offshore CCS project within an international and multidisciplinary environment.

You will work closely with experienced engineering and construction professionals, contractors and project stakeholders on the development of offshore CO₂ transportation and storage infrastructure.

Employment conditions, contract arrangements and further project details will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Interested?

Are you an experienced Pipeline Construction Manager looking for your next challenge in the offshore energy sector?