FOU Site Manager

Site Manager - Foundations required for a Major Offshore Wind Developer based in the Netherlands.

Responsibilities:

Serve as the on-site focal point for all fabrication-related activities on behalf of the Employer.
Coordinate local interfaces between fabricator(s), designer, QA/QC, and other contractors.
Ensure compliance with Employer's Requirements regarding HSSE, quality, and schedule.
Support contract-related processes such as payment certification, variation orders, and claims.
Work in close alignment with the Quality Team to monitor progress, hold points, and non-conformities.
Provide regular reporting to the Foundation Package Manager and contribute to project-wide updates.
Participate in pre-fabrication onboarding and familiarisation to align with the Employer's Requirements.
Act as the primary on-site representative, managing daily communication and coordination with the Contractor's site team.
Coordinate with Foundation Package Team, Quality Team, and T&I representatives to ensure design compliance and interface alignment.
Support contract administration through documentation of milestone completions and validation of payment certificates.
Assist the Quality Team in setting up and supporting the local site QA/QC presence.
Monitor fabrication progress, identify bottlenecks or risks and push for timely mitigations.
Ensure safe site operations and enforce compliance with HSE standards and legislation.
Support the review and handling of variation orders, concession requests and claims.
Chair weekly site progress meetings and represent the project during audits, inspections or internal visits.
Provide input to monthly project reporting on progress, HSSE, risk and resource issues.
Assist in the witnessing of critical inspections and FATs (e.g. dimensional control, fit-outs).
Support closure of non-conformities prior to load-out and ensure proper documentation.
Host and coordinate site visits, including induction and PPE provision.

Requirements

10+ years relevant experience in offshore steel fabrication, including serial production of WTG foundations.
Formal HSE training and qualified to IOSH or SMSTS standards.
Deep familiarity with offshore fabrication standards (welding, coating, NDT, dimensional control) and experience working with international fabricators.
Strong site leadership, coordination, and communication skills with a proven ability to manage cross-cultural teams in remote, high-pressure environments.
Fluent in spoken and written English