HVDC Hookup Manager

HVDC Hookup Manager

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HVDC Hookup Manager Job details

Posted

29 October 2026

Salary

GBP 800

Start date

15 November 2026

Salary Range

GBP

700

• 800

per Day

LocationLondon

Job type Contract

Discipline Offshore Wind

Reference170660

Job Function Project Manager Offshore

Job description HVDC Hookup Manager

This position is responsible for representing the client throughout the HVDC converter station hook-up lifecycle, from yard preparation through to offshore execution. They will act as the primary client witness for yard testing, offshore hook-up and commissioning interfaces, ensuring contractor activities are delivered safely, effectively and in line with project requirements.

Key Duties:

• Reviewing and approving contractor documentation such as mechanical completion procedures, test sheets and RAMS;
• Monitoring mechanical completion and handover systems across fabrication yards and offshore locations;
• Managing punch list categorisation, tracking and closeout; and verifying system validation tests and energisation sequences.
• The role also requires oversight of Jack-Up Barge marine and safety operations, including walk-to-work transfers between the vessel and HVDC platform.
• The role holder must enforce HSE standards across the platform and marine vessel, ensure compliance with UK legislation such as CDM and LOLER, and participate in progress, marine coordination and risk assessment meetings.
• In addition, they will manage interfaces between the client, principal contractor, HVDC EPCI contractor, subcontractors, cable contractors, JUB marine crew and commissioning teams.
• They will also provide clear daily and weekly progress reporting to the OSS Package Manager, supporting delivery visibility, issue resolution and safe completion of the offshore hook-up scope.

Key Qualifications:

• All necessary certificates, which are required to perform Offshore works
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience in offshore wind or oil and gas commissioning.
• Proven track record in client representation or owner's engineering roles within international yards and the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS).
• Valid Global Wind Organisation (GWO) Basic Safety Training certificates
• OPITO Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) with Emergency Breathing System (EBS) certificate
• Valid Offshore Medical certificate (OGUK / OEUK approved) and Chester Step Test.
• Experience in the delivery of complex offshore installations
• A flexible approach to work and willingness to travel frequently within UK and abroad
• Formal health & safety management training such as NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.