Lead OSW Transport & Installation Specialist
Location:
Dublin or Cork (with travel across Ireland & the UK)
Contract Type:
Permanent
Reporting To:
OSW T&I Engineering Lead
About the Company
A leading offshore wind developer is seeking an experienced professional with a minimum of seven years' industry experience, including at least three years in a Transport & Installation (T&I) related role. This position plays a key part in leading, coordinating, and supporting the development and assessment of project T&I engineering across a growing offshore wind portfolio. The successful candidate will contribute T&I expertise to foundation design and consenting activities, develop project‑specific T&I strategies, and prepare technical scope of work documents. This role directly supports the organisation's strategic objectives around offshore wind delivery, infrastructure development, and large‑scale renewable energy deployment.
About the Role
This position plays a key part in leading, coordinating, and supporting the development and assessment of project T&I engineering across a growing offshore wind portfolio.
Responsibilities
Technical & Strategic Leadership
* Lead, coordinate, and support the development of the T&I engineering function.
* Develop Transport & Installation strategies for individual projects, including design, planning, and cost definition.
* Provide technical support for offshore installation campaign planning.
Engineering & Documentation
* Prepare technical scope of work documents for all T&I activities.
* Evaluate technical proposals for port facilities, offshore contractors, specialist equipment, and installation methodologies.
* Identify key T&I project risks and design issues, supporting mitigation and monitoring.
Collaboration & Delivery
* Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver and optimise the T&I strategic vision.
* Interface effectively with internal and external stakeholders to support decision‑making and project delivery.
Qualifications
Essential
* Minimum of seven years' professional experience, including at least three years in a Transport & Installation related role.
* Formal qualification in Engineering or a related discipline, with demonstrable T&I engineering experience.
* Strong understanding of offshore windfarm construction and logistics activities.
* Proven ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams in a proactive, solution‑focused manner.
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
* Ability to travel as required, with a valid driving licence and passport.
Desirable
* Level 9 Master's Degree in Engineering.
* Chartered status with a recognised professional institution.
* Project Management qualification.
* Experience delivering subsea cable installation projects.
Location & Working Model
This role is based in Dublin or Cork, with travel to project locations across Ireland and the UK as required. The organisation supports a flexible working model, combining office collaboration with remote working where appropriate. One weekly anchor day for in‑person teamwork is expected, with arrangements reviewed in line with project needs.
Please note that a relocation package is available for candidates moving from the UK or internationally. Applicants must be willing to relocate to and be based within the Republic of Ireland for this role. Sponsorship is not offered.
If this sounds of interest, feel free to contact me at
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