Offshore Construction Supervisor

Scottish Power Renewables are looking for 2 Offshore Construction Supervisors to join them based in Lowestoft. These will be 2 week rotational roles.

Role: Offshore Construction Supervisor
Business: Scottish Power Renewables - East Anglia Three
Duration: 12 month initial contract
Location: Lowestoft Site Based
Rate: Inside IR35, Umbrella and PAYE options available
Working Pattern: 2 week on 2 week off

Main Purpose of Job

• The position will work within the project construction team reporting to the Construction Services Manager and Offshore Support Engineer. Key areas associated are:
• Supervising on a daily basis offshore the construction services contractor offshore teams ensuring they are adhering to QHSE policies and procedures.
• Ensuring the construction services contractor offshore teams are adhering to their risk assessments and method statements for the offshore works.
• Ensure SPR interests are protected offshore.
• Responsible for supporting the Construction Services Offshore Support Engineer in the coordination of all offshore construction support services.
• Assist with preparing resource plans and works forecasts associated with the offshore work scopes and teams.
• Ensuring the construction services contractor has the correct equipment and tools available to complete the planned scopes.
• Assist with all the offshore construction services scope of works for unscheduled maintenance including all offshore safety equipment monitoring.
• Is aware of the contractors on site and all relevant team leaders of the contractors working for the project and daily coordination.
• Setting to work the construction services contractor offshore teams.
• Ensure that the construction offshore support works are completed to specification and schedules, review completion certificates etc. prior to submission to the onshore construction team.

Key Tasks

• Review contractor risk assessment and method statements and ATW’s and hold toolbox talks with the construction services contractor teams prior to setting to work.
• Produce risk assessments and method statements for offshore works.
• Produce and submit daily reports for the offshore works, reporting on progress against the plan.
• Consulting with the Construction Services Contractor Project Manager, team leaders and Storeman daily for the organisation of materials and equipment to complete the offshore works.
• Ensure the CTV’s are fully equipped with rescue kits, radios and medical bags on a daily basis prior to sailing, ensuring rescue and medical kits are certified.
• Complete asset walk downs.
• Complete pre / post job and asset handover walkdown check lists.
• Collate and report offshore defect reports via the correct SPR channels.
• Inspect offshore work including snagging works to ensure they meet the required standards.
• Snagging works to be progressed for review / close out in the SPR snagging system.
• Obtain before and after works asset photos and submit to onshore.
• Assist with the coordination of crew changes.
• Participation on regular coordination meetings for ensuring the continuous and smooth delivery of services provided.
• Assist with preparing resource allocation plan in relation to offshore works ensuring the correct competencies to complete the work are available within the offshore teams.
• Assist with the planning of the contractor works for the upcoming days / weeks to avoid interferences and delays.
• Coordinate provision of spares, consumables, tools, and equipment, with the Contractor Supervisor and Contractor Project Manager.
• Manage all offshore HSE and Quality issues and immediately communicate with the respective parties regarding the nature of events / incidents / problems during construction.
• Assist with asset walk downs prior and after contractor work scopes.

During Weather days

• Ensure the construction services contractor has approved ATW’s in place prior to offshore works commencing.
• Ensure equipment and tools are prepared for the remainder of the trip and back to back trips.
• Lease with construction services contractor teams and HSE Advisors to perform rescue drills and rescue kit familiarisation.
• Participates in offshore team coordination meetings.
• Attend the office and assist the Construction Offshore Support Engineer and the Contractors Project Manager with day to day tasks.

End of Trip Reporting

• Produce end of trip summary report(s) for work completed, works outstanding.
• Produce end of trip handover.

Key Criteria

• Minimum 5 years’ experience working as an Offshore Supervisor in the renewables sector.
• Must hold and maintain full GWO training, and offshore medical certificates.
• Proven ability to work offshore.
• Advanced awareness of Health and Safety related to construction.
• Proven ability to work in a construction site’s environment.
• Excellent IT Skills are essential.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills, to collaborate effectively with the wider project team including third parties, contractors, and subcontractors.

Certifications to Be Maintained for the Duration of the Role

• GWO
• Offshore Medical

Other Role Information

Offshore Working Expected:
Yes

Site Working Expected:
Yes - EA3 offshore wind farm, SPR Lowestoft offices

Travel to International Site Working Expected (specify location):
No