Hook up Manager

Hook-Up Manager – HVAC Substation

Location: Kingston

Contract Type: AGENCY (Outside IR35)

Company: Leading Engineering and Construction Firm

About the Company

A leading technological and engineering company specializing in the design, construction, and operation of safe and sustainable complex infrastructure and plants is seeking an experienced Hook-Up Manager to support a large bid/study starting soon.

Role Overview

The Hook-Up Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing hook-up activities for OSS projects, ensuring compliance with client and contractual requirements while maintaining budget, schedule, and HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) standards.

Key Responsibilities

Mission:

• Develop execution plans for Hook-Up activities at the tender phase, including estimating resource and equipment requirements, logistics planning, and work processes.
• Assess and express Hook-Up needs during the Engineering & Procurement (E&P) phases, balancing time, cost, and feasibility.
• Coordinate and manage the Hook-Up phase, ensuring alignment with contractual and HSE/Quality procedures.
• Oversee offshore construction completion, ensuring a seamless handover to the commissioning team and achieving company final acceptance.

Tasks:

• Provide realistic estimates of hook-up activity durations and equipment requirements to support bid success.
• Assist the Project Management Team in defining Hook-Up budgets in line with execution plans.
• Support Project Control in schedule development, staffing plans, and cost control reporting.
• Act as the company’s representative with Clients, Partners, and Subcontractors, managing contractual matters related to Hook-Up.
• Define and manage the Hook-Up Project Execution Plan, coordinating with Fabrication, Transport & Installation (T&I), and Commissioning teams.
• Ensure Engineering teams incorporate Hook-Up requirements into deliverables, including material tagging and codification.
• Participate in or delegate participation in engineering reviews (HAZID, Constructability, 3D model reviews, etc.).
• Develop and implement resource mobilization plans in collaboration with HR.
• Ensure timely development of Subcontract specifications and Technical Bid Evaluations in line with execution strategy.
• Oversee the preparation of Hook-Up document lists, procedures, and specifications.
• Ensure quality control in Welding, Painting & Coating, addressing special requirements in advance of offshore campaigns.
• Collaborate with Fabrication teams to conduct carry-over analyses and minimize project disruptions.
• Implement methodologies for risk management, knowledge sharing, and adherence to industry standards.
• Support contract variation assessments in collaboration with project management.
• Lead and coordinate Hook-Up Offshore Teams for smooth execution.
• Ensure planning and control of Hook-Up activities through dedicated systems.
• Guarantee timely progress reporting from the Hook-Up team.
• Oversee HSE and Quality procedures, ensuring proper implementation in Hook-Up operations.
• Work with the Yard Project Manager to define and enforce material management procedures.
• Contribute to lessons learned documentation, monitoring Hook-Up performance and identifying improvement areas.

Candidate Profile

Experience: Proven track record in offshore Hook-Up Management within complex infrastructure or energy sector projects.

Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of Fabrication, Transport & Installation (T&I), Commissioning, Quality Control, and offshore construction activities.

Leadership & Coordination: Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and work collaboratively with Clients, Subcontractors, and Project Teams.

HSE & Quality Compliance: Deep knowledge of Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality regulations.

Planning & Budgeting: Expertise in cost control, scheduling, and execution planning.

Contract & Risk Management: Ability to assess contractual variations, risk mitigation, and strategic decision-making.

Why Join Us?

• Work with a global leader in engineering and offshore construction.
• Gain exposure to large-scale, cutting-edge energy projects.
• Competitive contract terms (Outside IR35).
• Collaborative work environment with top industry professionals.