Job Description

Site Fabrication Manager required for a major Offshore Wind Farm Developer based in China.

Responsibilities

Be the focal point for the Contractor on site.

Manage and coordinate the local interfaces between the Fabricator(s) [Contractor], Foundation Designer / Lead Structural Engineer, Quality Assurance / Control (Local interfaces in regards to QA/QC are managed by QM), Employer's other Contractors and Transport & Installation to ensure a safe and high quality fabrication, and delivery of foundation structures in accordance with the Employer's Requirements.

Support the Management of Contract processes in alignment with the Quality Team e.g. Payment Applications / Certificates i.e. milestone completion proof / confirmation.

Support the Quality Team setting up the local Site Team.

Challenge the Fabricator as required to ensure that work is delivered on time and evaluate mitigation for any potential delays or quality concerns.

Ensure that the Fabricator and onsite Team work safely and to good industry practice in accordance with legislation.

Support the valuation of Variation Orders, Concession Requests and Claims.

Hold and chair weekly progress meetings with the Contractor's site management representatives with the support of the Quality Team.

Provide input for the Project's monthly report e.g. progress, programme and risks.

Work closely with the Quality Fabrication Manager and agree priorities.

Produce the weekly and monthly reports summarising HSSE, progress, risks, along with any serial quality and resource concerns.

Support the Quality Team witnessing critical hold points, Load Outs and Factory Acceptance Tests e.g. dimensional control and fit out tests.

Support the evaluation and management of risks associated with the foundation fabrication package.

Support the Quality Team to ensure that non conformities are closed out prior to load out.

Be the focal point for the Project's visitors e.g. co-ordination of inductions, PPE and guide.

Requirements

Proven experience in driving the serial fabrication of offshore structures.

Cultural awareness and experience working with Chinese fabricators.

HSE trained and qualified to IOSH or SMSTS standards.

10 plus years relevant industry experience.

Experienced Professional in offshore steel fabrication and manager of engineering teams.

Familiar with coating, welding NDT and dimensional control techniques / codes / standards applicable to offshore fabrication.

Excellent logical thinker, communicator, organiser and team player.

Demonstrable experience of working remotely and developing good relationships in an international business.

Willing to travel within APAC/ Europe and internationally as required.

Fluent in spoken and written English