WTG Pre‑Assembly & Installation Manager
Sector: Offshore Wind
Location: Remote (2–3 days in the client's Glasgow office every other week)
Rate: £800 per day (Inside IR35, via Umbrella)
Contract: 12‑month initial contract + likely extensions
Start: ASAP
Clearance: BPSS (DBS, financial checks, employment history), medical questionnaire & Right to Work in the UK
Make Your Mark on a Major UK Offshore Wind Development
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.
The Opportunity
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.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Technical & Delivery LeadershipOversee 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 ManagementLead 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 & StakeholdersBe 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
What We’re Looking For
Essential
* 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
Desirable
* Experience in offshore wind across multiple project phases (development, construction, commissioning)
* Understanding of full project lifecycle / stage‑gate principles
* Relevant GWO's
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