Offshore Wind
WTG Transport and Installation Manager
Our client is looking for a WTG Transport and Installation (T&I) Manager, who will have overall ownership and management of the WTG Transport and Installation (T&I) elements of an offshore renewables project through its refinement phase, into the execution phase and through to commercial operation. Supported by the wider package teams and other project functions, and responsible to the WTG Package Manager, the Transport and Installation Manager is responsible for the management and coordination of activity to progress the WTG T&I FEED and detailed design scopes, effective contract and commercial planning and management, supply chain engagement and evaluation, execution planning and risk management, pre-construction surveys and data analysis, providing input to any required consenting processes as well as relevant stakeholder engagement in order to maintain the project programme and achieve the key milestones which will initially focus on achieving Financial Close.Key Responsibilities
Ensuring that the Safety Family licence (‘if its not safe, we don’t do it’) is the guiding principle within the management of safety, health and the environment and integral to each phase of the project.
Implementing the Project SHE charter and management strategy in conjunction with the project stakeholders and the supply chain to provide a simple and effective reference point for the management of health and safety.
Ensuring the WTG T&I elements of the Business Case for the project are continually optimised through the Refinement and Execution phases. This will include the comprehensive evaluation of current and future value improvement opportunities and the effective management of risks at all stages of the project.
Working with the consent team to ensure compliance with and appropriate discharge of consent conditions.
In addition, ensuring contractors are maintaining compliance with agreements inclusive of the offshore lease(s), permits, fisheries and other applicable stakeholder regulatory requirements.
Working with the WTG Package Manager and other project functional leads to ensure progress is being made on Key Decisions, Interfaces and Risks, Contract Milestones and design activity in-line with the project programme.
Reviewing the build sequence, construction strategy and commissioning plan for the project on a periodic basis to ensure that this is being fully optimised to achieve the key project milestones.
Management and coordination of WTG T&I engineering, marine logistics optimisation, marine assurance, MWS management for the project.
The WTG T&I Manager will support the development and delivery of the WTG T&I contract packages for the project, and in particular the Wind Turbine Installation Vessel contract, based upon the overall contracting strategy. This will include the comprehensive evaluation of options available and consideration of all emerging technology, vessels, marine spreads and other value improvement opportunities in order to support the development of a fully optimised Business Case.
The WTG T&I Manager will act as a focal point for engagement with supply chain work package.
The WTG T&I Manager will support the WTG Package Manager to develop resource plans for the package taking into account the requirement for dedicated and shared resources. The resource plan will be aligned with the overall project programme and PEP.
The WTG T&I Manager will be responsible for project programme tracking, risk management and ,coordination of all activities for delivery of T&I packages during the execution phase.
Evaluating and negotiating Contractor claims, variations and where required settlement agreements, ensuring the best possible commercial terms are agreed for the project.
Business Knowledge
Substantial knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and practices
Substantial knowledge of planning and consenting requirements for major capital projects
Substantial knowledge of commercial drivers for major infrastructure projects
The candidate should understand key risk areas specific to offshore wind, e.g. ground, weather, vessel risk, and be able to successfully evaluate, manage and allocate or mitigate risk through appropriate contractual mechanisms.
Knowledge of project governance systems and procedures
Experience of large project Joint Venture agreements and relationships
Substantial knowledge of project risk management
Experience of leading T&I teams on a variety of development projects
Essential Functional / Technical Skills
Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline.
Demonstrates good project management expertise and understanding of major projects delivery e.g. project definition and set up, planning, cost, risk, quality and commercial management.
Demonstrates reasonable understanding and experience of financial planning for capital projects.
Ability to challenge project teams and key stakeholders to ensure robust project performance.
Ability to communicate at all levels in the organisation and to key stakeholders out with the organisation.
Ability to clearly present key messages at senior levels, externally and internally.
Personal Attributes / Competencies
Ability to demonstrate strong and effective leadership skills.
Ability to manage and perform within a culture of high uncertainty and rapid change.
Ability to represent and Joint Venture projects externally.
Well-developed stakeholder management skills including engaging, influencing and negotiating to develop effective relationships.
Good motivator and communicator.
Skilled in coaching and mentoring junior staff and supporting staff development through providing guidance and advice and helping identify training requirements for team members.
Key financial measures (e.g. Specify size of capital/revenue budget, staff costs, sales budget etc)
Devex budget control in accordance with the business plan
Future capex commitments and liabilities in accordance with the contracting strategy
Key Projects / Activities Managed (Identify Impact, Effort, Cost, Time Invested
Development, Refinement and Execution of T&I elements of a major offshore renewables project and implementation of the associated delivery organisation;
Supporting optimisation of the Business Case in preparation for each applicable approval gate;
Defining the resource plan for the T&I team and refinement of the project organisation;
Implementing and effectively delivering a T&I execution plan to support realisation of the Business Case
Outline The Most Important Decisions Typically Expected To Be Taken
Agrees on level of resource required to achieve project deliverables
Make recommendations on Governance and compliance in line with company expectations Be able to objectively justify key project T&I strategies, decisions and actions
Decides on competence of T&I team to develop and carry out work safely
Outline The Most Important Recommendations Expected To Be Made For Others To Decide On
Making recommendations on key project T&I decisions to the project leadership team, steering committee or review board as appropriate
Making recommendations on project T&I strategy and key project decisions to the project company Board as appropriate
