Ella Conway

Ella Conway

Recruitment Specialist - Engineering

As an Associate Consultant at LSP Renewables, Ella specialises in connecting market-leading talent with innovative projects in the offshore wind industry. With a passion for renewable energy and a customer-centric approach, she is dedicated to providing an industry-leading level of service to our clients and candidates.

Her role involves successfully delivering on multiple Construction/Commissioning positions including Commissioning Engineers, Client Representatives & Senior Authorised Persons for major offshore wind projects across Europe and Asia. Leveraging her comprehensive understanding of offshore wind farms, gained through the Renewable Construction Academy certification, she listens, understands, searches, and delivers tailored solutions that meet the unique challenges and goals of the renewable energy sector.

By bridging the gap between skilled professionals and pioneering projects, she contributes to the growth and sustainability of the offshore wind industry, ensuring that our clients have the best talent to drive their projects forward

Ella Jobs

Offshore Wind

Health and Safety Specialist

United Kingdom - United Kingdom

Our client are looking for an Offshore Wind Health & Safety specialist to join their Offshore Wind & Ireland H&S team. You’ll be a visible leader, ensuring safety is a top priority at every stage—from design to operations. Safety will be embedded by design in early project phases, overseeing high-risk activities like construction, operations and maintenance. You will also lead incident learning, and continuously improve processes, to keep the project teams safe. What You’ll Do: Lead by example—champion safe working practices and high HSE standards Shape culture—promote accountability and behavioural change in H&S Develop & implement robust safety systems and procedures Monitor & improve—audit, assess, and drive continual improvement Collaborate & engage—work across teams, industry forums & communities Support & train—advise on best practices, regulations & emergency planning What do you need to be great at this role? You’ll have experience of managing a health and safety function in developing projects and operational / multi-site environment. Be qualified to NEBOSH Diploma level or equivalent. Engineering, construction and/or offshore wind experience is desirable. Experience in high voltage equipment, switching and some offshore experience is desirable. Chartered member of IOSH (or similar) or working towards CMIOSH status. GWO training / certificates desirable. Being able to work at heights is desirable. Technical Skills Ability to provide practical H&S advice, input and support (Inc. legislation/regulation that applies to the UK & Ireland). Effective communication skills, including written, on a one-to-one basis as trainer or coach, and with groups of people. Ability to undertake offshore survival training and work on offshore assets. Ability to influence behavioural change throughout all stages of the asset lifecycle. Ability to form effective working relationships with staff at all levels, including the ability to influence behaviour by reasoned argument. Competence as a risk assessor across the full range of qualitative risk assessment areas. Ability to carry out detailed incident investigations to establish root and underlying causes and provide robust recommendations to prevent future reoccurrence. Ability to prioritise effectively and consistently deliver against tight time constraints while working flexibly as part of a team. Ability to work at height in enclosed areas using ladders and fall arrest equipment to access wind turbines. Work flexibly; making site visits as required, to provide required services and support. Be prepared and willing to react to business needs in an emergency. Ability to adapt to different situations and work under pressure. Excellent command of Microsoft Office packages (MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power Point, Outlook, etc.)

Offshore Wind

HSE Manager

UK - United Kingdom

The HSE Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing health, safety, and environmental programs to ensure compliance with industry regulations and company standards. They will champion a culture of safety, drive continuous improvement, and ensure that all operational activities—particularly offshore wind turbine construction and maintenance—are conducted safely and sustainably. Key Responsibilities HSE Strategy & Planning Develop and implement a comprehensive HSE management system aligned with local regulations and international best practices (e.g., ISO 45001, ISO 14001). Establish annual HSE objectives, KPIs, and action plans to improve safety performance and minimize environmental impacts. Regulatory Compliance Ensure all project-related activities comply with European regulations, local laws, and industry standards (e.g., GWO, IMCA). Monitor changes in legislation and update internal policies accordingly. Risk Assessment & Management Conduct regular risk assessments and audits of offshore and onshore operations. Implement preventive and corrective measures to mitigate identified hazards. Work closely with project managers and engineering teams to incorporate HSE considerations in project planning and execution. Training & Awareness Develop and deliver HSE training programs, including induction, emergency response, and specialized offshore safety training. Foster a proactive safety culture through regular toolbox talks, workshops, and safety campaigns. Incident Investigation & Reporting Lead investigations of accidents, near-misses, and environmental incidents to identify root causes and implement preventive measures. Maintain accurate HSE records and prepare reports for senior management and regulatory bodies. Contractor & Vendor Management Oversee HSE compliance of contractors and suppliers, ensuring they meet or exceed company standards. Conduct HSE audits of vendor operations and collaborate on corrective action plans. Continuous Improvement Track and analyse HSE performance metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement. Champion best practices and drive innovations that enhance health, safety, and environmental protection. Stakeholder Engagement Collaborate with internal teams (Project Management, Engineering, QA/QC) and external stakeholders (authorities, communities) to ensure transparent communication regarding HSE issues. Represent the company in HSE-related forums, industry associations, and community events. Qualifications and Experience Education Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field. Master’s degree is a plus. Certifications NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent HSE certifications GWO Basic Safety Training is highly desirable Experience 8+ years of progressive HSE experience in the energy sector, ideally in the offshore wind industry as an HSE professional. Oil & Gas experience accepted. Minimum of 3+ years in the offshore wind sector. Demonstrated success in developing and implementing HSE strategies and systems. Technical Skills Familiarity with relevant European HSE regulations (e.g., EU directives, local authority requirements). Proficiency with risk assessment tools and incident investigation methodologies. Soft Skills Excellent communication, leadership, and influencing skills. Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive and detail-oriented approach. Ability to build rapport across multidisciplinary teams and cultures. Working Arrangements Primarily office-based in the UK (Edinburgh or London) with frequent travel to manufacturing sites, China, and offshore locations for audits and inspections. Flexible working arrangements can be discussed for the right candidates Must be willing to travel regularly and occasionally work in challenging offshore environments. Demonstrate flexibility to respond to emerging safety or environmental issues outside regular working hours.

Carbon Capture

HSSE Manager

North East England - United Kingdom

HSSE Manager - Carbon Capture and Storage Operations Are you ready to take the helm of Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) leadership in a pioneering carbon capture and storage project? Our esteemed client is seeking a seasoned HSSE Manager to lead a team dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of safety and compliance across both onshore and offshore operations. This role offers a unique chance to make a significant impact in a high-stakes, high-reward environment. Why This Role Stands Out: - Leadership and Influence: Shape the safety culture from the boardroom to the frontline, setting the benchmark for HSSE excellence. - Strategic Impact: Directly influence the success of cutting-edge carbon capture and storage projects, contributing to a sustainable future. - Professional Growth: Engage with senior leaders, regulatory bodies, and local stakeholders, enhancing your professional network and expertise. -Diverse Responsibilities: Oversee a wide range of activities, from risk management to regulatory compliance, ensuring no two days are the same. Key Responsibilities: - HSSE Leadership & Governance: Establish and communicate HSSE expectations, prepare updates for the Board, and coordinate governance and crisis management. - Systems of Work: Develop and maintain HSSE management systems, implement risk management, and ensure robust organisational learning and performance reporting. - HSSE Support Management: Deliver HSSE activities to support safe, compliant, and reliable operations during construction and future projects. - Regulator Engagement & Compliance: Ensure compliance with HSSE legislation, maintain key approvals, and manage relationships with regulatory bodies such as HSE UK and the Environment Agency. Essential Qualifications and Experience: - A degree in a related discipline (Engineering or Science) or equivalent experience.- NEBOSH qualification at Certificate level or higher. - Over 15 years of relevant experience in HSSE, operational, or project roles, ideally within high hazard industries such as Chemicals, Refining, or Oil &; Gas. - Proven ability to manage complex regulatory relationships, including experience with COMAH and Environmental Permits. - Strong influencing skills, particularly with senior leaders, and a deep understanding of governance processes. Desirable Experience: - Experience with carbon capture and storage project development, construction, or operations - HSSE management experience in utilities or other low-margin, government-regulated businesses. - Familiarity with UK permits and consenting processes. - Experience engaging with local project stakeholders. This role is more than a job; it is a chance to lead, innovate, and drive forward a critical environmental initiative. If you possess the expertise and ambition to excel in this dynamic environment, consider this your next career milestone.

Offshore Wind

Commissioning Manager - WTG

Poland - Poland

Our client are looking for a Commissioning Manager to manage WTG Package Mechanical and Electrical Commissioning activities, coordinate Commissioning supervisors onshore at the PA H and Offshore. Track, manage and support the Taking over of the WTG's from the WTG Contractor and delivery of the project to a successful handover to O&M responsible to oversee the commissioning phase of the WTG Contract Key Responsibilities Handover Management Support quality inspectors in the package with deliverables Validate the as built documentation within the package Represent WTG package in all mechanical and electrical commissioning and completion related activities Act as a role model for high standards of work & safety Ensure adherence to project Safety Rules Manage Client input to the overall commissioning planning WTG package agreed construction schedule Interface with OCMs in the management of commissioning engineer's / supervisors/ Confirm completion of key milestones, SAT, Mechanical Completion etc. on individual WTG level Coordinate interfaces to third party equipment Monitor and report on progress. Major Tasks Follow-up on and maintain overview of as-built documentation status (submitted, not submitted) within WTG package and tracking it in a Master Document Register, under alignment with Document Control team on delivered documents and DMS Ensuring delivered documents are in accordance with the Employer Requirements for Reference Designation System for Power Plants (RDSPP) Setting up Handover requirements, documenting and aligning the handover process across package Delegate tasks to supervisors to ensure scope of mechanical & Electrical installation and testing is optimally witnessed by Employer Together with Quality review of ITPs and procedures from Supplier Report on progress daily and weekly to the Commissioning Manager and WTG Technical Lead Contribute actively to evaluation of the project progress and propose mitigation measures early when issues arise Ensure commissioning activities are correctly documented Ensure compliance with specifications and engineering standards Report and Monitor forecasting of upcoming activities to the commissioning team highlighting important milestones Coordinate site commissioning meetings with CON Assist with Management of NCRs, punch closing activities Participate in wider project meetings representing WTG commissioning Act as point of contact for the electrical safety manager Planning of integration testing with WTG/ONS Ensure provision of documentation critical for TSO approvals on time Key Deliverables O&M Quality strategy & concept Master Document Register Overview of Nonconformity reports and handover close out reports Knowledge sharing Comment sheets leading to final specifications and designs HAT and SAT reports Commissioning reports for packages and/or systems and subsystems Weekly reports Punch list NCR list Input to Programme Input to offshore commissioning schedules Qualifications Engineering degree at M.Sc. level or similar, in electrical engineering/power systems engineering 5+ years of relevant experience

Transmission & Distribution

Project Engineer

Scotland - United Kingdom

Alongside the Project Manager / Project Director and project team the Project Engineer will have accountability for successful project delivery including; planning, design, delivery, monitoring, commissioning and handover/close out. You will formalise and specify an engineered delivery solution, brief out the solution to the working party and ensure it is completed through effective management and leadership. You will also managing and caring for the people delivering the works whilst monitoring compliance and to customer/project requirements, objectives and constraints; time, cost, quality and safety. Key Responsibilities Governance Lead and attend project reviews / project meetings Have an awareness of the Digital Briefcase Maintain accurate project records (progress, daily diaries etc.) Prepare both internal/external reports and liaise with stakeholders Analytical Thinking & Decision Making Helps to ensure reports provide relevant information to enable informed, cost-effective decisions in line with overall strategy Helps to ensure scope and package assignment supports the team in coordinated working Specify, understand, develop and implement technical information and drawings into delivery Understanding and specify plant and equipment requirements Health Safety & Environmental Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm & keep up to date with changes in legislation Responsible for the safety and welfare of the general public, employees and supply chain Carry out Safety & Environmental Tours/promote observation and safety initiatives Conduct and support Accident/Incident Investigations Monitor effectiveness of the H&S Management System and implement improvement solutions Write and review RAMS and accepting subcontractor RAMS Identifying, raising and reporting risks and hazards Ensure sufficiency and competency of workforce Understand, control and issue safety documentation Completion of audits Setting people to work Risk, Issue & Opportunity Assist the Project Manager to lead risk/opportunity reviews, present the Risk Register and recommend/implement changes Log and escalate any issues that cannot be resolved at delegated level of authority Procurement & Supply Chain Management of subcontractors, including monitoring of contractor attendance and progress, providing direct instruction and support as necessary, such that contractual arrangements are achieved Ensure procurement plans are available in line with the overall project plans, and material/resources/supply chain activities are delivered to meet scheduled deadlines Quality Follow targets/KPI’s in line with project objectives and monitor performance Ensure assurance activities (audits) are undertaken and take appropriate action on findings Contribute towards workshops that cover the principles of continuous improvement Planning Help to develop, implement and periodically update resource loaded schedules Ensure team adopt productivity and project controls techniques Monitor progress and implement Short Interval Control processes/hold weekly meeting Ensure production of operational milestones reflect master schedule and customer expectations Commercial & Contract Ensure that expenditure is in line with the budget and that resources are utilised efficiently to ensure cost control Able to identify elements for cost recovery from others Incorporate and balance both operational and commercial constraints into decision making Analyse, appraise and implement CEs Ownership of Budget Understanding of the contract and knowledge of commercial impact Manage commercial change Requestion of plant and materials Digital Maintain Digital Group Minimum Standards and operate with appropriate level of digital tools Ensure the team has the correct level of digital training and provide coaching where required Advocate consistency and reliability of digital data to support successful project delivery Resources & Development Help to develop, implement and update resource allocation plans and raise appropriate requests Setting people to work Upskilling others Coordinate with other project activities and internal functions Leadership & Line Management Motivate and empower the team using the resources available through training, mentoring and performance management. Produce plans for the team to achieve goals/aspirations Work alongside Project Management and deputise where required Requirements The following qualities/experience are desirable: An organised, innovative and creative Project Engineer with knowledge and experience of working on Projects who is proficient commercial/project management communications Experience in implementing safe systems of work Experience in managing risks and change processes through solutions-based approach to problem solving Good interpersonal skills that enable working relationships to be developed at all levels across the business and be able to negotiate and influence Discuss ideas and plans competently and with confidence Communicate new concepts and ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders Awareness and promotion the benefits of diversity and inclusion Demonstration of resilience and determination to succeed Proactively develop others around you including junior members of the team Identify and drive personal development Proficient on O365 Education Holds or working towards a formal qualification in construction/engineering or equivalent industry experience Holds or desire to work towards either the APM PFQ/PMQ Holds CSCS and SMSTS or equivalent

Other

Operations Manager

United Kingdom

Our client has a long history of delivery of EHV cable projects and complex major HDD schemes. In recent years they have transitioned from delivering Tier 2 works for National Grid and Tier 1 works for offshore wind farm clients to being in a tier 1 position across the regulated and non-regulated sectors, with schemes up to £100m in civils value being delivered. As the Energy sector at their company grows, they have an exciting opportunity to expand their team with a new Operations Manager of the EHV electricity transmission projects. The role, reporting to the Sector Director for Energy, would be responsible to leading delivery across all EHV cable projects in the regulated and non-regulated sectors. Projects vary from full EPC schemes in the regulated sector for National Grid, to civils only in the regulated and non-regulated sectors acting in a tier 1 Principal Contractor role and in a tier 2 sub-contractor role. Their projects are situated all over the UK and the successful candidate must be prepared and able to lead sites teams across this geography. Responsibilities The Operations Manager will take overall responsibility for the portfolio of works, both technically and commercially through preconstruction, to delivery and handover. With support from Operations Manager covering our HDD specialist business unit and Commercial Manager, schemes will be selected, tendered and delivered safely, on time and within budget. Operational PerformanceLead, develop and implement clear strategy for successful delivery performance.Work with Energy Operations Director to drive success for the division.Develop training strategy for upskilling resources reallocated from other business unit sectors to become skilled in delivering EHV works as revenue grows.Provide accurate and timely Board reporting and guide the Operations Director in dealings at Board level.Lead implementation of appropriate project controls to enable accurate forecast positions on schedule, cost, and value across the portfolio.Ensure effective planning at all stages in accordance with IMS and commercial plans.Set clear, measurable targets for performance expectations across projects and hold teams to account for meeting these.Health, Safety, Wellbeing, Quality and EnvironmentalProvide visible HSEQSW leadership across the EHV project portfolio and collaborate with other internal business (in JV arrangements), National Grid and other customers to provide consistency and deliver with certainty.Monitor performance and HSEQSW regularly across the projects and implement improvements.Share lessons learned with the company, clients and stakeholders, where appropriate, and draw upon lessons to learn and implement improvements.Team Leadership and DevelopmentOversee the EHV operations Team.Ensure clear roles and responsibilities are understood throughout the team and hold people properly accountable for their work.Develop training strategies among the various levels and disciplines within your team to ensure succession planning is possible and expansion of the team as revenue increases.Solution DevelopmentProvide technical input and leadership in the conclusion of technical challenges in project development stagesDrive ownership of the ECI process to provide project certainty ahead of the delivery phase.Engage with ECI phase to define clear solutions. Mitigate and allocate risk through this phase.Drive innovation and challenge standards to deliver best value.Financial and Commercial PerformanceWork closely with and support the Commercial colleagues.Ensure Commercial management is fully integrated across the lifecycle of projects.Ensure that risk and change is proactively identified and timeously raised.Identify and advise Operations Director and Procurement Manager of supply chain partners and assist in bringing new business into our supply chain to support projectsProgramme Management and Project ControlsEstablish appropriate project controls at project level.Robust programme management and progress monitoring to be implemented.Delivery ManagementEarly engagement with solution development.Accountability through whole lifecycle (ECI to Completion).Set and oversee delivery of clear project strategies and encourage integration across the Value Chain.Business GrowthStrong collaboration with clients and other delivery partners to maximise success of each project.Support growth in the business unit with recruitment of new staff and onboarding of new supply chain.Input into strategy developed by Operations Director on direction of business growth.Required Innovative mindset with ability to optimise resources to achieve both short-term goals and long-term sustainability.Outcome focused, out-performance driven and committed to delivering customer expectations and required outcomes.Effective decision maker that takes accountabilities for all aspects of a project/ portfolio, including health, safety, wellbeing, environment, time, quality, cost (profit margin), customer satisfaction, staff retention and progression.Strong team management experience with ability to lead and work in a motivated, high-performing, multi-discipline team covering the end-to-end project lifecycle.Experience in a similar or related role with previous involvement through the two-stage project delivery.Experience of collaborating with and influencing customers, key stakeholders, partners, suppliers and staff at all levels.Commercially astute with understanding of how business decisions impact the bottom line.Inclusive with ability to build a culture of innovation, embrace new ideas, continuously improve ways of working and step outside comfort zone.Experience of implementing and engendering a leading-edge health, safety, environmental and quality culture.Proficient in business improvement, with the ability to cultivate a culture aligned with a company's core values.NEC ECC experience is essential with FIDIC appreciation preferred.Degree or equivalent in civil or electrical engineering preferredProfessional accreditation e.g. chartership preferred

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