Offshore Contracts Manager

Offshore Contracts Manager

Reporting: Team Lead Contracts Manager (Phase 2)

Location:Dublin. Ireland. Can also be based in the United Kingdom (remote working from home with requirement to travel to Dublin, Ireland required approx. 2/3 days per month)

Type: Long- term Freelance / Limited Contractor OR Permanent

Full-Time Consultant & Secondment Position

Background:

In partnership with an organisation that Develops, Manages, and Operates Ireland’s Electricity Grid. They are responsible for the safe, secure and reliable supply of Ireland’s Electricity.

Their job is to bring Power from where it is generated to where it is needed throughout Ireland, Onshore and Offshore. While our client is not responsible for Generating Electricity or Building Windfarms, they are responsible for Connecting Electricity Generation Infrastructure, such as Offshore and Onshore Windfarms, into Irish National Electricity Grid.  

The Irish Government is taking major steps to make Ireland Carbon Neutral by 2050. These steps include a commitment to increase the proportion of Electricity Generated from renewable sources. Ireland’s Climate Action Plan places offshore wind at the centre of the State’s commitment to producing up to 80% of our energy from renewable sources by 2030, by installing around 5GW of Offshore Wind Capacity in the maritime zone. As part of the Phase 2 South Coast Offshore Programme, the plan is to develop an Offshore Electricity Transmission System to deliver up to 900MW of electricity from Offshore Wind Farm(s) (OWFs) off the south coast of Ireland.  

We are looking for an Offshore Contracts Manager to be responsible for managing all contractual administration and reporting of their Offshore Phase 2 High Voltage Equipment and Marine Surveys Packages. The proposed HV equipment Pre-Qualification is due to commence in May 2025 which will be followed by Tender Preparation Exercise immediately and marine survey works are due to commence in July 2025 and will primarily involve Geophysical, Environmental and Metocean surveys along our Proposed Subsea Cable Routes. In 2026, the focus will shift to Geophysical surveys of the Tonn Nua Development Site, Geotechnical, Environmental and Metocean surveys.

Offshore Contract Manager will collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of Commercial Agreements and Contracts.

To be considered, you must be a Contracts Manager with experience of successfully leading the effective administration of High Voltage and Marine Survey Contracts. Proven experience of FIDIC form of contract is essential and LOGIC form of contract is desirable. Experience in having undertaken this role in Ireland is also desirable. Occasional visits to site

Experience Requirements

• At least 10 years of demonstrated experience in Contracts Management of large offshore HV transmission / Offshore Wind projects required.
• Extensive knowledge and proven experience of Contracting Strategies, Procurement and Managing Contracts for HV Electrical packages for Offshore Transmission Projects (e.g. Offshore & Onshore High Voltage Equipment and Export Cables, Transformers, HV filters, Reactors, including FEED & EPCI).

Education:

• At least bachelor’s degree qualification in Supply Chain Management /Engineering /Business/ Law or equivalent.

Skills and Responsibilities:

• Contract Management experience throughout the Life Cycle Of Large Offshore Wind project, including contract change management and contract claim management.
• Extensive knowledge and proven experience of managing contracts for Offshore Wind Electrical Projects (Offshore & Onshore High Voltage Equipment and Export Cables – FEED & EPCI).
• Knowledge of Marine Operations and Marine Survey (desirable).
• Experience managing ITT processes for contracts in Offshore Wind Sector (Supply, T&I, EPCI, TSA, SMA).
• Robust understanding and proven experience of using FIDIC yellow and silver forms of contracts (essential) and LOGIC (desirable).
• Knowledge of utilities and/or experience of public sector tendering.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Contract management fundamentals, best practices, and industry trends.
• Knowledge of Procurement and Contract Management tools, platforms and processes.
• Understanding of the financial analysis and reporting of project budgets.
• Develop and define tender package contract strategy in liaison with key business functions to ensure organisation requirements are fully met.
• Communicate on Supply Chain Developments and provide regular market intelligence updates highlighting any risks on our critical business path as early as possible.
• Support in development of PQQ, tenders, evaluation criteria, scope of work etc and evaluation of proposals for FEED and EPCI packages.
• Manage commercial, and contractual matters, in close collaboration with procurement and legal departments.
• Pro-active contracts management and claim negotiations including resolution of issues/disputes of Contracts.
• Strong negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Build, maintain and manage close relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Extensive record keeping to lead on the assessment of contract variations in line with contractual provisions.
• Reviewing Supplier’s contract submittals and arranging responses to same within contractual timescales
• Ensure contract compliance throughout the duration of the contract, including monitoring deliverables, managing variations and claims and resolving disputes
• Data analysis and reporting – collecting and collating data for forecasting and planning purposes plus record-keeping purposes
• Management of and communication of contract status to key stakeholders including executive team members
• Monitoring of contracted Scope of Works and reporting variances to same
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ongoing tender administration and purchase requisition/purchase order governance.
• Support procurement activities on current frameworks to ensure immediate requirements are met in a timely manner.
• Prepare and manage procurement timelines and plans for the whole duration of project.

Interested? Please send a copy of your CV to hello@enexa-partners.com