WTG Pre-Assembly & Installation Manager

Make Your Mark on a Major UK Offshore Wind Development

Location: Remote (2–3 days in the client's Glasgow office every other week)

Contract: 12‑month initial contract + likely extensions

Start: ASAP

Clearance: BPSS (DBS, financial checks, employment history), medical questionnaire & Right to Work in the UK

We’re partnering with a leading renewable energy developer on a large UK offshore wind farm and are looking for an experienced WTG Pre‑Assembly & Installation Manager to oversee the planning and delivery of wind turbine pre‑assembly, load‑out, transportation and installation.

This is a high‑impact role at the heart of offshore construction, ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the vessels, harbour operations and Tier 1 contractors – and wants to play a key part in the UK’s energy transition.

Acting as the WTG Pre‑Assembly & Installation Manager
, you will:

• Lead and coordinate the full WTG pre‑assembly, load‑out, transport and installation (T&I) scope
• Initially support the procurement and negotiation of the WTG installation vessel charter, then manage the agreement throughout execution
• Provide day‑to‑day oversight of the WTG contractor during pre‑assembly and offshore installation
• Act as a key interface between the WTG contractor, installation vessel and client team
• Manage a small team of T&I Engineers and the associated engineering scope
• You’ll report to the WTG Package Manager and work closely with construction, commissioning, HSE and marine teams to drive safe, efficient and quality‑focused delivery.

• Technical & Delivery Leadership Oversee WTG pre‑assembly, marshalling, load‑out, transport and offshore installation activities
• Manage the installation vessel charter agreement, including performance and contractual compliance
• Coordinate vessel audits, inspections and mobilisation activities
• Act as the Employer’s Representative for marshalling harbour and installation vessels
• Safety & Risk Management Lead HSE performance for Tier 1 contractors within your scope
• Coordinate HAZIDs, HAZOPs and safety workshops, ensuring actions are tracked and closed
• Drive proactive risk and opportunity management across the T&I scope
• Interfaces & Stakeholders Be the primary contact for the Marine Warranty Surveyor, ensuring all requirements are met for load‑out, transport and installation
• Manage the interface between the WTG Contractor, the installation vessel, and the WTG Commissioning Manager
• Provide regular reports and updates to the WTG Package Manager on progress, risks and mitigation

• Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline
• Proven project management experience in large infrastructure/energy projects
• Hands‑on experience managing offshore WTG load‑out, transport and installation operations
• Demonstrable experience of construction and/or vessel contract management
  
  Strong Health, Safety and Wellbeing mindset, with a track record of safe delivery
• Knowledge of UK offshore wind construction regulation, including CDM Regulations
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships across multiple stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and deliver to deadlines
• Willingness to travel to contractor offices, marshalling ports and offshore sites as required
• Experience in offshore wind across multiple project phases (development, construction, commissioning)
• Understanding of full project lifecycle / stage‑gate principles

If you have offshore WTG Pre-Assembly & Installation experience and want to take a leading role on a major UK offshore wind project, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV and a brief summary of your relevant WTG Pre-Assembly & Installation experience