Lead Offshore Wind O&M Engineer

My client are a leading developer in the offshore wind field, with global presence; they are currently involved in some of the most exciting offshore wind projects to date. They are looking for a Lead O&M Engineer to join their team.

Key responsibilities:

• Providing technical input and recommendations on procurement strategy.
• Identify suitable staging and laydown areas, port facilities, logistics hubs, etc.
• Identifying and establishing efficient and effective supply chains.
• Developing and identifying a suitable O&M strategy
• Establish and run a competitive tender process based on the agreed O&M strategy.
• Programme management of the relevant O&M contractors to identify and manage timing and interface issues.
• Overall project management during the planning and development phase in the lead up to operations and maintenance.
• Ensuring that Quality, Health and Safety and Environmental requirements are met.
• Support on the implementation and embedding of new governance.
• Support on technical investigations, non-conformances, and other requests which are escalated.

Key Requirements:

• Degree in relevant engineering discipline (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical etc.). CEng status is highly desirable.
• Membership of a relevant offshore / marine engineering professional body is desirable
• Highly experienced and knowledgeable engineer, with at least 5/10 years in offshore / marine engineering sector.
• Strong experience within operations and maintenance of offshore assets
• Experience of managing risks and challenges in the renewable energy offshore wind sector is highly desirable, particularly with knowledge in the design and O&M of offshore wind farms.

This role can be office based or remote, with expectations to travel as and when needed