Description
The Construction Coordinator will report to and support the Offshore Site Manager (OSM) and Deputy Offshore Site Manager (DOSM) in the management of the site establishment and works co-ordination for the Offshore Site. These works will include coordination of the construction of the Offshore Substation Platform, export cable, array cables, foundations and wind turbines.The role requires experience of the management of offshore wind farm construction, including an appreciation of the Principal Contractor duties under the CDM Regulations.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Coordination of onshore/offshore installation of foundations, turbines, 132/33kV Substation and Inter-turbine Cables through the project PTW system and offshore access controls with the primary focus being Health and Safety.
- Reviewing and accepting on behalf of the PC all Risk Assessments/Method Statements (RAMS). This will involve detailed understanding of the onshore/offshore construction works for an offshore wind farm and the ability to adapt and modify RAMS submissions to reflect the daily changing circumstances that can occur.
- Supporting the Principal Contractor and Contractor construction management teams in the execution of their roles.
- Providing defined construction reports, for inclusion in the monthly Project report.
- Raising alerts to any perceived trends relating to HSE risks or transgressions developing onshore/offshore as they arise; eg Early Warning.
- Instructing the Contractor to stop the Works for immediate health and safety and protection of environment reasons.
- Promptly identify and notify on any issue that may arise or have the potential to arise during the course of the works and shall provide assistance in resolving any issues.
- Extensive experience in a similar role in offshore renewables.
- An excellent understanding of marine management, construction practices, heavy lifting and HV commissioning.
- High level safety qualifications such as NEBOSH would be an advantage.
- An understanding of the appointed rolls under CDM (2015) and Health and Safety requirements.
- Work preparation.
- Work sequence planning.
- Simultaneous Operations assessment.
- Health and safety oversight.
- Quality management.
- Environmental management.
- Strong Computer skills: MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint).
- Excellent communication skills, able to communicate effectively within a team.
- Fluent spoken and written English.
- Willingness to work offshore (transfer by ship and helicopter, working at sea for several days where required).
- All tickets required to work offshore-GWO Approved.