Henri Bird

Henri Bird

Associate Consultant - Engineering

After joining LSP Renewables in January 2023, Henri, as an Associate Consultant is specifically dedicated to delivering a market leading service within the Engineering Division. With a considerate approach, Henri feels the experience the candidate is left with after working with LSP is most valued.

Working within the Engineering Division, his role involves delivery across areas such as Geoscience (technical/physical), Yield/Wind Analysis, Grid/OSS, SCADA, Mechanical, Cables, Civil’s, Electrical/Transmission, Foundations/Structures, O&M, as well as Senior Management and ‘Head of’ level opportunities.

Henri is involved in all areas renewables including Offshore/Onshore Wind, Solar, and Hydrogen. Balancing his previous experience in recruitment, and his journey with LSP Renewables so far, Henri shares our goal of growing the renewable energy sector and shaping a net zero future.

Henri Jobs

Offshore Wind

Cable Installation Engineer

Remote work, Scotland

Our client is looking for a Cable Installation Engineer to join their team, the successful candidate will be the technical point of contact for all scopes related to installation of the projects’ Array Cables. The candidate will have strong technical competence w.r.t Inter Array Cables Installation, good communication skills, and relevant experience interfacing with a multidiscipline engineering team, Cable Suppliers, T&I Contractors, TSOs and external consultants. Key Responsibilities Expected to work with sufficient autonomy and lead the technical aspects of the Cable Installation scope all along the project life cycle. Analyse, recommend and optimise offshore installation and logistic concepts and methodologies from early design up to the offshore campaign, (including route engineering, CBRAs, CPS design, cable pull ins) Support Key project tender activities including development of technical requirements, evaluation of technical proposals and contract negotiations. Review method statements and risk assessments and produce comments sheets Provide input to the risk and programme analysis Respond to technical queries or interface with other packages/Contractors to resolve queries Review engineering calculations (in general) and identify issues / risks to the Project Liaison with the Marine Warranty Surveyor service, ensuring the transport and installation methodology is approved Promote a strong, clear and positive health and safety culture Ensure compliance with offshore marine and lifting regulations Attendance to meetings, and participation in the required discussions, at the project offices, as well as at the Contractors and Site offices Delivery of all technical tasks, including production of documents, attendance to meetings, reports, technical evaluations, specifications, alternatives assessments, site inspections, etc., as required Support HAZID/HAZOP for loadout, transport and installation equipment design and offshore installation operations Continuous knowledge sharing including regularly updated Lessons Learnt registered with the line department Requirements Educated to Degree level in relevant engineering discipline (Naval, Civil or Mechanical) and master's degree in an engineering discipline related to subsea installation works or maritime works will be positively assessed Registration as a Professional Engineer is desirable 7 years previous relevant industry experience Experience in Inter Array Cables Installation Experience in Offshore T&I /Subsea /Marine Operations Relevant experience working for a developer is desirable

Storage

HV Transmission Project Manager

London, Greater London, South East, England

Our client is seeking an HV Transmission Project Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering projects within the portfolio on time and within budget, at the correct quality level, and to the agreed specification. Key ResponsibilitiesResponsible for health, safety and environmental compliance and alignment with KPIs.Provide leadership and management to the project team.Manage the production of the project requirements in accordance with the Project Execution Plan.Ensure the project delivers the expected outcomes and benefits as defined in the Project Execution Plan.Plan and manage the work in accordance with the project baseline schedule.Make certain the project is on time and to budget.Manage project risks.Maintain quality standards in accordance with company policies and procedures.Manage the change management process whilst working within authorised limits.Escalation of project issues.Manage interface works to reduce risk.Ensure project assurance maintained in accordance with company policies and procedures.Overall schedule and progress reporting in accordance with company policies and procedures.Nominated Contract Manager.Routine stakeholder liaison and point of contact for the business.Management and coordination of information flow from design teams.Other tasks as delegated by Project Director.Agreement of final subcontracts prior to award.Communication and coordination with relevant internal and external stakeholders. CompetenciesConflict management - steps up to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities; reads situations quickly; good at focused listening; can hammer out tough agreements and settle disputes equitably; can find common ground and get cooperation with minimum fuss.Customer focus - is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; act with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.Delegation - clearly and comfortably delegates both routine and important tasks and decisions; broadly shares both responsibility and accountability; tends to trust people to perform; lets direct reports and others finish their own work.Directing others - is good at establishing clear directions; sets stretching objectives; distributes the workload appropriately; Lays out work in a well-planned and organised manner; Maintains 2-way dialogue with others on work and results; Brings out the best in people; Is a clear communicator.Listening - practise is attentive and active listening; Has the patience to hear people out; Can accurately restate the opinions of others even when they disagree.Motivating others - create a climate in which people want to do their best; can motivate many kinds of direct reports and teams or project members; can assess each persons hot button and use it to get the best results; pushes tasks and decisions down; Empowers others; Invites input from each person and shares ownership and visibility; Makes each individual feel their work is important; Is someone people like working for and with.Negotiating - can negotiate skillfully in tough situations with both internal and external groups; can settle differences with minimum fuss; Can win concessions without damaging relationships; Can be direct and forceful as well as diplomatic; Gains trust quickly of other parties to the negotiations; Has a good sense of timing.Planning - accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; Sets objectives and goals; Breaks down work into the process steps; Develop schedules and tasks for people and assignments; Anticipates and adjusts for problems and potholes; Measures performance against goals; Evaluates results carefully.Priority setting - spends their time and the time of others on what's important; quickly hones in on the critical few and puts the trivial many to one side; Can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a project goal; Eliminates potholes; Creates focus.Process management - good at figuring out the process is necessary to get things done; Knows how to organise people and events; Understands how to separate and combined task into efficient workflows; Knows what to measure and how to measure it; Can see opportunities for synergy and integration where others can't; Can simplify complex process is; Gets more out of fewer resources.Timely decision making - makes decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines and pressure; Able to make a quick decision based on the information they have to hand. QualificationsHealth, Safety and Environment - Recognisable health and safety qualification from; NEBOSH General Certificate; IOSH Managing Safely; SMTS 5-day course.Project Management professional qualification at PMQ for APM level.Certified Level 3 (or equivalent) engineering qualification.

Offshore Wind

Senior Authorised Person - 66kV

United Kingdom

Our client is looking for a Senior Authorised Person - 66kV to join their team on an Offshore Wind project. Key Responsibilities:Fulfil the following roles in accordance with the Operational Safety Rules on the WFO systems up to 66kVParticipate in all provided training and authorisation processes to achieve and maintain required authorisations, as stated above, for the Offshore Wind Farm.Provide coordination and Safety Rules technical support for the projectResponsible for ensuring that adequate precautions are taken to achieve Safety From the System and ensuring al l required documentation is prepared and issued prior to all work commencing.Assess each job on a task by task basis. Identifying all necessary precautions as required. Carryout onsite supervision of Persons and third party contractors whilst ensuring the use of correct PPE, equipment and working practices throughout.Prepare/review Method Statements and Risk Assessments for work on site.Support where required, the Location/Responsible Manager in the development and production of all required Local Management Instructions.Support where required, the Responsible Manager coordinating the necessary documentation and control procedures associated with Operational Safety Rules. Ensuring known status at all times.Commissioning & Energisation Vessel SpecificExperience in commissioning 66kV Switchgear including conducting Secondary Injection TestingExperienced in the Pre-energisation practices including the inspection and lockdown of Apparatus in preparation of the applying the Safety Rules.Experienced in conducting Post Energisation InspectionsExperienced in drafting and issuing Safety Documentation for Fault ScenariosDeliverablesPreparation, Issue and Cancellation of Safety Documents for work on the 66kV, HV Plant and ApparatusSupport the Location/Responsible Manager with the preparation of all site specific training, assessments and audits required for personnel to be authorised for works on the Offshore Wind Farm.Produce necessary Safety Documentation, Commissioning Switching Programmes and other relevant documentation concerned with the energisation and commissioning of the 66kV WFO network.Conduct various Commissioning activities to ensure Energisation Readiness.Support the Commissioning Manager with the specification and procurement of the approved tools and equipment that will be required to implement the Operational Safety Rules at the Offshore Wind FarmRequirements Senior Authorised Person (SAP) status within a Distribution Network Operator, National Grid or Offshore Wind Farm (up to 66kV .Relevant technical education, for example, time served apprenticeship or similar with a HNC qualification (or equivalent) in an electrical engineering discipline.Full GWO Certification (inc. Advanced Rescue and Enhanced First Aid)HUET with CA-EBSGWO Slinger/Banksman8VM1 Familiarisation and Operational Introduction course – not essentialGoracon Lift User Training – not essentialSignificant and demonstrable experience working in a similar capacity.Proven track record in a Client roleGood standard of IT literacy (i.e. MS Office). Ability to produce project specific documentation as required to support the project and implementation of Company procedures.Provide all standard Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) as required to perform your role.''

Offshore Wind

Construction Manager

Scotland

Our client is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join their dynamic team, focusing on offshore wind projects in the EU. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in offshore wind construction, with a preference for those who have worked on European offshore wind projects. Key ResponsibilitiesOversee and manage all aspects of offshore wind construction projects from inception to completion.Coordinate with project stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies.Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.Develop and implement project plans, schedules, and budgets.Monitor project progress and performance, identifying and mitigating risks.Lead and mentor a team of construction professionals.Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.Prepare and present regular project reports to senior management and stakeholders. Qualifications and RequirementsIdeally Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field - or extensive demonstrable experience in Construction Management relating to Offshore WindMinimum of 5 years of experience in offshore wind construction.Proven track record of managing large-scale construction projects, preferably in the European offshore wind sector.Strong knowledge of offshore wind construction techniques, materials, and equipment.Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.Proficiency in project management software and tools.Willingness to travel and work on-site as required.Full GWO's current or previously held (will require at some stage)Offshore Medical + Chester Step current or previously held (will require at some stage)Experience with European offshore wind construction projects.Professional certifications in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) - Desirable

Solar PV Engineer - Grid

Madrid, Spain

Our client is looking for a Solar PV Engineer to join their team. The candidate will play a key role in the development and optimisation of our client's Utility-Scale PV and BESS projects throughout the entire project life cycle, from origination to operation. Job descriptionAnalysis of available capacity in transmission and distribution grids for access and connection of new generation projects.Design of preliminary lay-out and technical solution for connection to transport and distribution networks.Management of grid access and connection applications.Collaboration with project development and land acquisition teams.Contribution to the technical and economic optimisation of projects:Collaboration with external consultanciesRequest for quotations DEVEX, CAPEX, OPEX costsBESS, HybridisationEnsure that the necessary Operational Notifications are obtained until the generation plant is definitively registered in the RAIPPE Requirements/qualificationsDegree in Electrical Engineering or similarAt least 5 years’ experience as an electrical engineer in the RE sector in utility-scale PV projects.Good knowledge of sector legislation and administrative procedures for the authorisation and commissioning of Utility-Scale generation plants in Spain.Good command of Auto CAD, PVsyst, othersCourse/master in PV or BESS a plus.Good level of English.High capacity to add value and grow with the company

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