Offshore Wind Project Manager - Foundations and Floaters (6311)

Mott MacDonald

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About the business unit  
The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle – from concept and design to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. Together with our clients, we’re helping to deliver the energy transition globally. 

Overview of role 

Owing to continued growth and high demand for our services, we are looking for an Offshore Wind Project Manager, specialised in foundations and floating platforms design, to join our global energy team in one of our offices in Europe.
Whilst specialised in foundations and floating platforms design, as Project Manager you will also lead the delivery of offshore wind consultancy projects (owner’s engineering, due diligences and lender’s technical advisory, mainly) for clients worldwide and ensure they are delivered on time, on budget and with zero errors. This includes coordination of internal MM, and external resource where needed, deliverable review and acceptance, budget and time adherence, client liaison, and internal reporting on offshore wind projects. The role will also involve the preparation of bids for new work.
In summary, as an offshore wind professional within Mott MacDonald, ideally but not necessarily focused on foundation/platforms only, you will provide technical support to a wide variety of stakeholders including developers, original equipment manufacturers, regulators and financing.
 

Candidate Specification:

• Bachelor's degree in Naval or Civil Engineering.
• Working knowledge of offshore structural engineering, including comprehension of the sea environment and hydrodynamic loads, both at temporary and operational stages.
• Deep understanding of the different foundation typologies for both bottom-fixed and floating, as well as the key drivers for the concept selection of each design solution.
• Awareness of the interfaces between turbine and foundation/platform, including key understanding of load iteration and integrated load analysis for offshore wind.
• Knowledge of the relevant Offshore Wind design codes and certification requirements, from DNV, IEC, ABS and other international standards.
• First-hand knowledge of offshore structural analysis software like SACS, SESAM, DEEPLINES or similar, to perform structural design and verifications.
• Familiarity with CAD or other modelling software
• Command on naval basic concepts (stability, masses, etc.)
   

Desirable: 

• Demonstrable experience of project management of offshore wind projects or packages.
• Excellent IT skills particularly MS Excel/Word/Project and PowerPoint.
• Self-motivation, ability to use own initiative, flexible, problem solving approach.
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly & concisely in English, both verbally & written and ability to explain technical issues to non-engineers, including Clients.
• Ability to produce and review technical reports for clients, so attention to detail is paramount.
• Ability to lead/chair and present at meetings etc.
   

We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. 

Equality, diversity, and inclusion 

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

Accessibility

We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

Agile working 

Happy to talk Flexible Working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace.

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• Life insurance 
• An annual professional institution subscription   
• Continuous development opportunities – because we want you to thrive  
• Agile/flexible working – because life isn’t 9-5  
• Enhanced parental leave
• Annual bonus scheme  
• Flexible benefits that suit you, including ability to buy/sell annual leave entitlement, cycle to work & interest free season ticket loans 
• Wellbeing support including access to an independent Employer Assistance Scheme, wellbeing champions and access to learning and support resources 
• Access to our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability and parents/carers communities 
• The opportunity to make a difference; learn more about our social outcomes

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