Offshore Development Lead/Project Manager (Floating Wind Project)

Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Offshore Development Lead/Project Manager based in Aberdeen this will be a contract role for 11 months supporting the development of a floating wind farm project. Reporting to the Development Manager within the Joint Venture, the role will be to ensure safe execution of offshore activities, manage the delivery of Environmental Impact Assessment, obtain offshore consents and carry out stakeholder management for the offshore scopes, including engagement of fisheries representatives. This will require strong project management and delivery skills; we welcome applicants with project delivery experience. Leading and managing multi-disciplinary project teams comprising internal staff and consultants and will be a key feature of the role. Establishing, fostering and maintaining team spirit and morale through periods of intense workload and activity will be a critical feature. The role will require considerable interfacing across the whole project team to input environmental and consenting considerations into engineering design and commercial discussions. There will be frequent travel to various site locations in Scotland and some international travel. Responsibilities: Develop the project to secure offshore consents and marine licences in line with the agreed schedules and budget. Responsible for managing consultants to deliver the offshore elements of the Environmental Impact Assessment, including scoping and mitigation plans. Agreement, management and forecasting of necessary budgets. Production of work-scopes and specifications for delivery at all stages of a project as necessary and manage the completion of these on time and on budget. Management of consultants and legal inputs as necessary. Management of the Offshore Development project team. Input to all consenting related commercial agreements and contracts to ensure project risks are mitigated. Management of tender processes and tender assessment for surveys, studies and technical support and take forward recommendations for business approval. Liaison and coordination with engineering packages, consultants and contractors delivering the design, survey, consenting, construction and operation of the project to input into the design envelope and concept selection Contribution to the identification and management of risks, issues and impacts to the projects. Work with Stakeholder Manager, Environment Manager and Land Project Manager. Work with the wider shareholder teams to ensure effective liaison with national Government and regulatory authorities that benefits the projects. Lead and participate in identification and implementation of consenting / compliance strategies. Ensure high levels of quality control throughout process Specific Requirements: Skilled experience in consent applications / Experience in dealing with regulators and/or consent applications. Plus point: Experience working in energy companies (but not a must). Relevant development experience within a multi-disciplinary project environment and major projects. Experience in development of offshore wind farms is an advantage. Relevant experience in management of multi-disciplinary teams. Strong planning and analysis skills with the ability to look forward and anticipate problems and thereafter plan and implement mitigating solutions. Experience of interfacing across a number of work packages. Excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent personal organisation and time management skills. High degree of self motivation with a flexible approach to work. Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. Degree qualified, preferably in a technical discipline. Strong project management capabilities. Excellent communications skills (written and verbal). Relevant professional qualification is desirable. Temporary Position If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference: TR/075870 . Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.