Project Manager Offshore

Renewable Energy Systems Ltd; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Lead to oversee operations for offshore renewable energy assets from their Grimsby location. The successful candidate will manage schedules, budgets, and ensure safety compliance while collaborating with various teams. Applicants should have an HND in Instrumentation Engineering or equivalent, along with project management skills and experience in the wind industry. The role offers competitive benefits and a chance to be part of a mission-driven team focused on clean energy solutions.

Benefits

Flexible working

Private healthcare

Pension schemes

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience in the wind industry preferred, including offshore work.
• Knowledge of offshore electrical systems and health & safety legislation.
• GWO training and valid driving license are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations and maintenance services for offshore renewable energy assets.
• Manage work schedules, budgets, and track expenses.
• Conduct inspections and maintenance for electrical and mechanical systems.

Skills

Project management

Technical evaluation

Strong safety attitude

Independent and team work

Education

HND in Instrumentation Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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RES is the world's largest independent renewable energy company, driven by a vision to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero-carbon energy.

We recognize that our success depends on our people. We are committed to investing in our team, who are vital in tackling some of the world's toughest challenges.

RES is a diverse family, dedicated to the personal and professional growth of our employees at all career stages. We offer rewarding work with a real impact, opportunities to learn from inspiring colleagues across a growing global network, and avenues for personal and professional development.

Our competitive benefits package includes pension schemes, flexible working, a strong emphasis on work-life balance, private healthcare, discounted green travel, 25 days holiday with options to buy or sell additional days, enhanced family leave, and four volunteering days annually to support community impact.

Job Purpose

Reporting to an Operations Manager, the role's primary responsibility is to lead and deliver Operations & Maintenance (O&M) services for offshore renewable energy assets, including meteorological masts, wind turbine foundations, and supporting on OFTO assets such as onshore and offshore substations and export cables. While core assets are located in the North-West and East coasts of England, services may be provided elsewhere. Ensuring safe and contractual compliance is paramount.

Organizational Context

You will serve as the focal point for project delivery, responsible for planning and executing daily activities to meet service agreements. This client-facing role involves regular communication with RES clients and external contractors, collaborating closely with Offshore, UK&I O&M teams, and other departments including HSE, Technical, and Engineering.

Accountabilities

Support the Offshore team in delivering operation and maintenance services, including:

• Managing scheduled onshore and offshore work (planning and execution)
• Preparing budgets, contract variations, tracking expenses, and invoicing
• Producing and reviewing risk assessments and method statements
• Creating reports for clients
• Procurement of third-party services, tools, and equipment
• Leading or participating in onsite work, including:
• Inspection and planned maintenance of assets
• Reactive maintenance of electrical and mechanical systems

Skills and competencies required include project management of offshore activities, team leadership, and fault-finding within data logging and communication systems. The role may require participation in an emergency call-out rota outside normal hours.

The role also involves supporting procedural and technical document development, proposal and cost input, and management of tools, equipment, and PPE within the department.

Knowledge

• UK Health & Safety legislation
• Experience with data logging and communication systems (desirable)
• Electrical and mechanical fault-finding
• Knowledge of wind turbines and offshore wind farm components (desirable)
• Understanding of offshore electrical systems and safety rules (desirable)
• Awareness of working at height and in confined spaces (desirable)

Skills

• Strong safety attitude
• Project management skills
• Technical evaluation capabilities
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Offshore and height work capability
• Physical fitness for climbing and transferring to offshore structures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Experience

• Multidisciplinary team collaboration
• Wind industry experience
• Transmission systems and offshore work experience (desirable)

Qualifications

• HND in Instrumentation Engineering or equivalent
• GWO training (full training provided if necessary)
• IRATA or rigging certification (desirable)
• Valid full driving license

At RES, we celebrate diversity, believing it enriches our company. We encourage applicants from various backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives, including ethnicity, culture, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital, parental, educational, social background, and life experiences, to join our team.