Senior Project Engineer (HVDC UK submarine cable) H/F

Role Definition

Reporting to the Project Director (PD) based in Milan HQ the resource will:

• Continuously interface with the Client, actively participating in the project management weekly and monthly meetings.
• Prepare monthly progress reports, minutes of meetings, and lookahead programmes.
• Prepare project documentation as required (e.g. Communication Plan, Stakeholder Plan, Interface Plan, License/Permits Plan, Risk Register, etc.).
• Act as the main interface with the Permitting Manager, participate in meetings with Land Owners, Authorities, Asset Owners, and follow up on any actions needed to obtain permits on time cooperating with the Employer.
• Ensure a Permits obtainment schedule is in place and properly monitored.
• Update the Project Actions Tracker Register and follow up on any actions dealing with the relevant Function.
• Be familiar with the Master Document Register and follow up the documentation review cycle with the Customer and Marine Warranty Surveyor guaranteeing timely documentation readiness.
• Participate in the bidders section and preparation of the documentation package required for the bidding phase as required.
• Manage Project subcontractors involved in activities such as cable landfall assistance, HDD construction, civil works, and marine survey.
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies and regulations, championing a safety-first culture.
• Collect Lessons Learnt.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years working experience as Project Engineer for major Oil & Gas EPC Contractor or Civil Contractor, preferably involved in projects comprising engineering, procurement, and installation of HV cables both onshore and offshore (marine survey, cable laying, protection, landfall, cable pulling, etc.).
• Familiarity with the procurement process and technical bid evaluation of bidders’ proposals.
• Preparation of engineering and project management documentation.
• Follow-up of the documentation review cycle with the Employer and Marine Warranty Surveyor.
• Experience with permits and consent management processes (permits to access the Site, crossing agreements, liaison with Land Owners, etc.).
• Experience in managing interfaces between different Contractors working within the same Worksite (e.g. Converter Station and/or landfall).
• Supplier and Subcontractor management.

Key Experience

• Preferably 2-3 years experience on site supervising construction civil works like trenching, backfilling, HDD execution, sheet pile installation, land cable pulling, landfall pulling, etc.
• Experience working on Projects with National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) or Scottish & Southern Electricity Network (SSEN).
• Good knowledge of:

• The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (UK law).
• National Grid Electricity Transmission Design Management Requirements (i.e. Supplier Requirements SR-188 “Design Management”).
• BS 5975 Temporary Works Procedure.

Qualification

• Proficiency in English.
• Good communication, organisation, and coordination skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Passion for energy transition and technology.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• MS Project and AutoCAD.

Conditions

• Based in Milan HQ office.
• Flexibility to travel and work in diverse geographical locations in Europe, as required by the Project (Client Office in UK, Construction Site, cable factory, subcontractor offices).

Others Information

• Duration: 1 year extendable.
• Type of contract: Permanent or Contractor.
• Seniority level: Project Engineer, Project Manager.
• Type of project: Offshore Power Cable & optical fibre.
• Countries: United Kingdom.
• Location: Italy (Milan) with frequent business trips as per Job Description.