Offshore Project Engineer - Large Scale Offshore Wind UK

Mint Selection is seeking an Offshore Project Engineer for a 12-month contract focused on delivering foundations and substation packages for a large-scale offshore wind project in the UK. The role involves remote engineering and management, overseeing installation offshore. Candidates should have an engineering degree, at least three years of offshore wind experience, and proficiency in marine analysis software. The position starts on March 1, 2025, offering a competitive rate and remote work flexibility.
​Offshore Project Engineer - Large Scale Offshore Wind UK

Would you be interested in an opportunity as a Project Engineer playing a crucial role in delivering the foundations & substation package for a large scale offshore wind asset in the UK?

If you would like to be tied to the delivery of an internationally significant project, prefer a remote first contract and open to voyaging offshore during execution, then this could be a great opportunity for you!

Location: UK - Onshore remote for 70% of the 12 months / Offshore overseeing installation for the remaining 30%
Start Date: March 1, 2025
Contract Duration: 12 months
Rate: Highly competitive (Inside IR35)

Role Overview:
A leading offshore wind developer is seeking an Offshore Project Engineer to join their team for a 12-month contract. The role will involve autonomous remote engineering and management responsibilities, as well as the oversight of offshore installation work. You will be focused on a range of activities related to offshore foundations and substations.

Key Responsibilities:
• Overseeing the engineering and installation phases of offshore wind projects, including foundation installation and substation work.
• Documentation preparation and then oversight of execution in monopiles, jackets, grouting, hammering, and the steel/installation of transition pieces.
• Create, implement, and monitor change management processes to assess, document, and approve engineering design decisions. Maintain the design decision log.
• Contribute to and maintain the Design Basis: technical documentation focus collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
• Leading the innovation program, working closely with external 3rd parties and reporting progress to the project management team.
• Develop marine models using Shoreline and GM OPSIM to analyse and compare different transportation & installation scenarios. Provide technical reports on weather downtime analysis to aid in construction strategy development.
• Manage action registers for technical meetings, monthly package reviews, and Pre-FEED stages. Coordinating package clarifications for Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) RFIs.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Engineering degree (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).
• At least 3 years previous offshore wind experience or background in marine engineering - Having delivered similar large scale projects.
• Proficiency in Shoreline, GM OPSIM, or similar marine analysis software.

Requirements:
• In date GWO Certifications
• Full right to work in the UK
• Full UK driving license

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Would you appreciate further information regarding this contract appointment? Click apply if you have an up-to-date CV that you’re able to share. If not, please send me an email at o.hunt@mintselection.comto arrange a confidential chat. I look forward to hearing from you!

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Offshore Project Engineer - Large Scale Offshore Wind UK

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