Marine Warranty Surveyor Manager
ScottishPower Renewables is at the forefront of the development of the Renewables industry through pioneering ideas, forward thinking and outstanding innovation. Our ambitious growth plans include Offshore Windfarms in East Anglia with our team leading the Group’s international Offshore development. With over 40 operational Windfarms, we manage all our sites through our world leading Control Centre at Whitelee Windfarm, near Glasgow.
At ScottishPower Renewables, we know people are central to building a better future, quicker and we are seeking new talent to join our team.
The position of Marine Warranty Surveyor Manager is a key role within the Offshore Renewables Business with the objective of ensuring marine operation involving insured items are warranted on time and to operational limits critical to the programme execution of large-scale offshore wind projects in the UK, Europe and overseas.
Belonging to the Project Services Marine Operations Dept and supporting both Installation packages and the Project Construction Manager, the Marine Warranty Surveyor Manager is responsible for providing subject matter expertise in the appointment and management of the specialist and independent technical consultancy services needed to de-risk Offshore marine operations and ensure they are warranted, on time to the satisfaction of the Construction All Risk (CAR) insurance policy during execution.
Responsibilities
Providing professional advice regarding marine warranty / technical strategies / risk levels and commercial agreements to the packages, ensuring that cost effective technical solutions are identified, fully evaluated and the associated marine risk profile is fully understood by the project, you will be required to take an active approach, adept understanding and willingness to assist in the maturation of all Offshore load out, transportation, marshalling and installation operations to identify potential interfaces with insured items and to ensure the MWS SoW is fulfilled.
Pre-Financial Investment Decision:
- Support in development the vessel and logistics plan for execution and use to underpin the MWS scope of work identifying, in particular (and by use of Naval Architectural subject matter expertise) operations deemed high risk of claim for damage or loss.
- Develop and mature the MWS SoW during the tender process and consultation and complete technical evaluation of the bidders.
- Identify risks associated with Contractor’s proposals for loadout, transportation, and installation activities.
- Establish efficient means of document control for the purposes of transmitting large volumes of technical literature between the Client, Contractor and MWS to gain acceptance.
- Act as central point of contact for all matters pertaining to MWS interface, manage and track the early works to identify best approach and to clarify, for consistency, MWS concerns.
Execution phase:
- Manage and coordinate the release of all Company content for MWS approval, including the monitoring of MWS comment sheet replies, to ensure Contractual response times are observed.
- Ensure the Contractors are fully briefed in the MWS acceptance process and catalyse the relationship between the Consultant and Contractor to ensure timely acceptance.
- Organise and attend meetings, when necessary, between Contractors and MWS to clarify technical concerns doubts/facts regarding construction and timely MWS approval.
- Receive, check, and approve the invoices received from MWS. Establish and maintain effective communications with the personnel responsible for the approval of invoices in SAP to ensure correct and timely payment.
- Hold regular meetings with the installation management, give Naval Architectural support to the Installation Managers/installation teams to get the CoA for the operations on time and cost.
- Where acceptance is gained, secure it is consistent with performance expected under contract. In the event of inconsistencies, document and evidence Contractor’s shortcomings and challenges.
What you’ll bring
With advanced knowledge on marine operations deployed for development, construction, and operations in context of risk and interface management issues for Offshore Wind projects, you will possess substantial experience designing and working in the Offshore industry, preferably Offshore Wind.
Possessing sound relationship management skills and confidence working with Senior Management, you will have the ability to translate technical detail into commercial impact.
To be successful in a role you will need to demonstrate as minimum:
- Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline such as Naval Architecture, Structural Engineering or equivalent.
- Academic and practical experience in Offshore construction/installation (heavy lift, subsea, power cable, pipeline installation).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Project Management capability.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation associated with Offshore/Marine construction projects.
- Comprehensive knowledge of, and ability to develop Offshore procedures, standards, and guidance.
- Ability to work independently and as an effective leader.
- Flexible to travel around the UK and overseas.
- IT literate with the ability to operate MS Office systems and other IT based project management software.
What’s in it for you.
As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy several other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.
At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future, and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include:
- 36 days annual leave.
- Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave.
- Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme.
- Payroll giving and charity matched funding.
- Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases.
- Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change.
- Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving.
- Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans.
- Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments.
- Life Assurance (4x salary).
- Access to ‘nudge’ financial wellbeing support.
- Plus, shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more.
Why ScottishPower
ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we’re at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.
Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.
ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.
