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Offshore Installation Manager -Export & Array Cables for a major offshore wind developer based in Scotland
Responsibilities.
- Lead the execution delivery for Transport & Installation (T&I) campaign of export cables, including load-out, transport, cable laying, burial, pull-ins, and termination/testing.
- Lead and coordinate offshore installation teams and contractor personnel on cable lay vessels, trenching vessels, and support craft.
- Oversee the safe marine transport of cables and equipment from storage/load-out ports to the offshore site, ensuring compliance with handling procedures and marine warranty requirements.
- Ensure the T&I contractor executes the works in line with the Installation Procedure, method statements, risk assessments, and project schedule.
- Proactively secure interfaces to related work packages to de-risk package scope.
- Monitor marine coordination, DP operations, and vessel performance throughout all offshore operations.
- Manage interface and sequencing with other offshore scopes (e.g., foundations, offshore substations, array cables).
- Uphold and enforce HSE standards, including Permit to Work (PTW), toolbox talks, emergency drills, and incident reporting.
- Drive progress tracking and reporting (daily progress reports, KPI monitoring, HSE reporting) to the onshore execution team.
- Support offshore readiness reviews, walk-to-work (W2W) planning, weather windows assessments, and marine operations planning.
- Be accountable for offshore execution risk management and mitigation measures in line with the project risk register.
Requirements
- Significant experience in offshore wind farm installation, particularly in export cable transport and installation (T&I).
- Proven track record as an Offshore Installation Manager, Cable Package Rep, or similar offshore leadership role.
- Certified for offshore work: BOSIET / GWO, OGUK / ENG1 medical, and relevant STCW or marine safety certifications.
- Strong technical knowledge of subsea cable handling, vessel operations (DP2/DP3), and marine logistics.
- Familiar with marine warranty surveyor (MWS) requirements, load-out operations, and offshore project documentation.
- Solid understanding of HSE regulations, CDM, LOLER, PUWER, and environmental controls.
- Effective communicator and leader with excellent organizational and coordination skills.
- Willingness to work on a rotational offshore schedule (e.g., 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off).
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Marine Operations, or a related technical discipline is a plus.
