Client Representative for Array Cable Installation - Offshore

Client Representative for Array Cable Installation – Offshore

Aventa is seeking, on behalf of our client—a leading developer in the offshore renewable energy sector—a Client Representative for Cables to join their Construction Department. This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside a team of skilled engineers contributing to one of the most significant offshore wind developments in the region.

Role Overview:

Act as the Ørsted project representative on board Boulder Clearance Vessel during seabed preparation activities

• Maintain an accurate record of all installation activities on a daily basis throughout the execution phase
• Ensure that all relevant approved procedures and risk assessments are followed by the Contractor
• Ensure the Contractor proactively manages safety and quality
• Act, behave and lead by example according to Ørsted’s values

Tasks:

• Prepare and distribute Daily Progress Reports (DPR) as required
• Ensure the DPRs are signed by all required parties
• Review and understand RA/MS and QHSE documents as required before execution phase commences and keep updated on changes in the documents
• Attend daily meetings, toolbox talks and any other discussions to ensure that the works are being carried out in a safe manner to the required quality
• During all defined key activities and otherwise as often as practicable be present as a witness during installation. Access all work areas provided it is safe to do so. Screen all installation progress reporting tools used by Contractor
• Participate in safety walks with HSE representatives from Ørsted and Contractor organisations
• Synergi reporting as supervised by the specific package and project from incidents and from safety walks

Output:

• Daily recording of activities relating to seabed boulder clearance/seabed preparation (including screening boulder/debris target list/register)
• Submission of completed and signed DPR
• Immediate reporting of any safety, quality, or procedural deviations
• Report on Contractor equipment upkeep/maintenance programmes

Decision Authority:

• Authority to intervene or stop the operation in case of safety, quality infringements or the procedures not being carried out as per approved RAMS
• Can recommend and agree to minor changes to the various works ongoing on a daily basis

Qualification / Requirements:

Mandatory:

• HUET, STCW 2010, OPITO or BOSIET and EBS (STASS, HEED or EBS)
• OEUK (or equivalent) medical certificate including Chester Step
• IOSH Managing Safely or similar HSE training
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in seabed boulder clearance/seabed preparation operations (ROV grab, PLGR, cable cutting etc.)

Preferred:

• LOLER and CDM
• Marine awareness qualifications as required by the package role
• Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience as offshore client representative
• IT proficient (Microsoft Word, Excel and Internet); Ørsted DPR and Synergi reporting tools

Reporting to: Offshore Installation Manager, Array Cable Installation

Office Location is Humberside (HUY)

Vessels for boulder relocation: Normand Subsea and Seaway Phoenix

Contract can be further extended if Consultants have relevant experience in Cable lay – preferred candidates