HVDC Hookup Manager in London

HVDC Hookup Manager

This position is responsible for representing the client throughout the HVDC converter station hook-up lifecycle, from yard preparation through to offshore execution. They will act as the primary client witness for yard testing, offshore hook-up and commissioning interfaces, ensuring contractor activities are delivered safely, effectively and in line with project requirements.

Key Duties:

• Reviewing and approving contractor documentation such as mechanical completion procedures, test sheets and RAMS;
• Monitoring mechanical completion and handover systems across fabrication yards and offshore locations;
• Managing punch list categorisation, tracking and closeout; and verifying system validation tests and energisation sequences.
• The role also requires oversight of Jack-Up Barge marine and safety operations, including walk-to-work transfers between the vessel and HVDC platform.
• The role holder must enforce HSE standards across the platform and marine vessel, ensure compliance with UK legislation such as CDM and LOLER, and participate in progress, marine coordination and risk assessment meetings.
• In addition, they will manage interfaces between the client, principal contractor, HVDC EPCI contractor, subcontractors, cable contractors, JUB marine crew and commissioning teams.
• They will also provide clear daily and weekly progress reporting to the OSS Package Manager, supporting delivery visibility, issue resolution and safe completion of the offshore hook-up scope.

Key Qualifications:

• All necessary certificates, which are required to perform Offshore works
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience in offshore wind or oil and gas commissioning.
• Proven track record in client representation or owner's engineering roles within international yards and the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS).
• Valid Global Wind Organisation (GWO) Basic Safety Training certificates
• OPITO Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) with Emergency Breathing System (EBS) certificate
• Valid Offshore Medical certificate (OGUK / OEUK approved) and Chester Step Test.
• Experience in the delivery of complex offshore installations
• A flexible approach to work and willingness to travel frequentl y within UK and abor d
• Formal health & security management training such as NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent

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