Site Manager – Onshore / Offshore

Key Information

Location
Offshore/onshore (to be confirmed at project set up)

Work environment
Site

Work area
Transport and installation / offshore substations / onshore substations

Typical employer
Lead contractor or subcontractor

Applicable project phase
Construction

Tasks and responsibilities

A Site Manager has overall responsibility for overseeing the construction site(s) during the entire phase of the project.  Responsibilities typically include ensuring the construction site adheres to budgets, project guidelines are executed on schedule and safety procedures are adhered to.  A Site Manager will work either onshore or on an offshore vessel.


Example competencies

Qualifications

  • Tertiary or trade qualification in relevant field

  • Current OGUK Medical and Chester Step Test desirable (only for offshore role)

  • Advanced First Aid Training highly desirable

  • Current Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC) 

  • BOSIET (if required for offshore vessel)

  • Construction Industry White Card

Experience

  • Extensive experience in a construction site manager role in a heavy industry such as mining, power, oil and gas

  • Wind farm / renewables experience highly desirable but not necessary

  • Experience in a site management or leadership role 

  • Familiarity with local industrial relations landscape for onshore / offshore construction projects

Skills and knowledge

  • Technical understanding of wind turbines

  • General knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults, and diagnosis

  • Reporting skills with capability to provide updates on project schedules, budget tracking and project changes to Developer and any other relevant stakeholders     

  • Computer proficiency with adequate skills in Microsoft suite

  • SAP experience desirable but not essential

Physical requirements

  • Ability to work offshore on a regular rotation roster (for offshore role) or work site based (for onshore role)

  • Ability to pass OGUK Medical and Chester Step Test

Personal attributes

  • Decision making skills with the ability to lead and set a precedent for the whole construction team

  • Outstanding organisation skills with the ability to plan and prioritise work

  • Team player who can also work autonomously without supervision

  • Great interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate project outcomes, delays, and any changes effectively to all stakeholders

  • Safety focused, with the ability to promote and adhere to a safety-first work culture

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