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Site Manager – Offshore Substation Topside Fabrication

Published on May 28, 2026

Project Snapshot

Client Confidential - French transmission system operator (TSO)

Location Schiedam, Netherlands (HSM yard) + spot visits NL / BE

Contract Fixed term

Duration 1 year (250 man-days), expandable to approx. 2.5 years

Seniority Lead / Principal (12+ years)

Start 01-Sep-2026 or earlier

Languages Professional English (mandatory). French or Dutch a plus

Description

Join a major French transmission system operator as Site Manager on a flagship offshore wind grid connection programme. You will represent the client at a tier-1 fabrication yard near Rotterdam, leading on-site supervision and control of three successive offshore substation topsides (HVAC product) from construction through to load-out. As the client's senior on-site authority, you coordinate all client resources, interface with the EPCI contractor, Marine Warranty Surveyor and certification body, and safeguard quality, HSE, cost and schedule performance across a multi-year fabrication programme.

What you will do

• Represent the client at the fabrication yard from construction through to load-out

• Manage all client site teams and resources at the yard

• Monitor quality, HSE, cost and schedule performance of the EPCI contractor

• Supervise daily work and inspections per ITP, specifications and standards

• Report yard operations and contractual deviations to the project package manager

What we offer

Fixed term assignment from September 2026, expandable across a multi-year offshore substation fabrication programme. Direct exposure to a flagship European offshore wind grid connection project. Smartphone and PPE provided. Competitive daily rate.

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Required Qualification

What you bring

• 12+ years' experience managing yard / shipyard construction works

• Offshore substation (OSS) assembly and commissioning, or offshore steel fabrication experience

• Painting, coating, outfitting and commissioning of offshore works

• Proven ability to defend client interests with shipyard contractors

• Professional English (mandatory). French or Dutch a plus.

Summary

  • Netherlands
  • Permanent
  • Based on experience
  • Office, Offshore

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