Engineering Manager for Development and Construction of Offshore Platforms

Would you like to join our multi-disciplinary team developing and constructing the future offshore platforms for our offshore wind projects in Northern Europe?

Join us and become our new Engineering Manager in the department Offshore Platforms, which is part of Renewables, a large and rapidly growing business unit with 950 employees.

We are one of the leading energy companies in Europe within the fields of developing, constructing and operating onshore and offshore wind farms. We have more than 30 years of experience in wind power, and up to 20 per cent of our power is produced from renewable resources. Our business is based on producing, distributing and trading energy and related products in Northern Europe. We are also one of the leading developers of offshore wind in the United Kingdom.

At present, we require experienced and committed engineering managers to head the design of our future projects comprising a variety of fixed, semi-submersible and self-installing offshore platforms.

You will be based either at our office in Gentofte or in Skærbæk near Fredericia. You may choose freely between the two locations. You should expect a number of travels in Denmark and Northern Europe.

Areas of responsibility
As Engineering Manager you will refer to the Project Manager and be responsible for all matters pertaining to structural design, layout and interfaces in relation to electrical design of our offshore platforms. Furthermore, you will coordinate the work between multi-functional teams from feasibility and concept studies to detailed design and follow-up.

Furthermore, your key duties will be to:

• start up the engineering subproject, lay down subproject requirements and manage engineering contracts, time, budget, resources, quality and designs within subproject scope
• establish requirements for geotechnical and metocean reports, prepare jacket and topside design basis for engineering contractors and technical requirements for engineering, fabrication and installation tenders and contracts
• facilitate cooperation with third-party certifying agencies to obtain statement of compliance on structural integrity
• inform project management of all significant technical issues, particularly risks, develop contingency plans and be in charge of management of changes in the design and fabrication phases
• close down the subproject and prepare technical documentation of design, safety philosophy, inspection plan, decommissioning and abandonment plan and operation and maintenance manual.

Your profile
You will hold an MSc or a PhD Degree in Engineering within structural or offshore engineering.

You will have extensive experience in designing and heading design teams within your field of expertise and have some years of experience from other offshore projects, preferably within offshore wind or the oil and gas industry.

You will thrive in an international environment. Our projects bring together various employee groups, nationalities, cultures and authorities, and it is essential that you have excellent communication skills and speak and write English fluently.

It is essential that you have a result-oriented approach to your work. Furthermore, you will have team spirit and be able to create excellent results through teamwork. You will thrive on working both independently and together with your colleagues and business partners.

We offer
A unique and challenging job in a value-based organisation focusing on decision-making processes. We offer substantial freedom with responsibility. Through your work, you will participate in the implementation of an ambitious strategy for international growth and further development of sustainable CO₂-free energy solutions.

Our offshore wind projects comprise multiple disciplines and are far from being any standard project. You will have excellent opportunities to have an influence on your daily work, develop new competences and pursue a career in a large international organisation. You will be joining a dynamic team with competent colleagues who value knowledge sharing and initiatives.

You will have a competitive salary and an informal and attractive working environment. We have an active employee policy, which supports your career throughout the various phases of your working life.

Contact us
Please do not hesitate to contact Manager Martin Russo on telephone +45 99 55 24 64 if you have further questions.

We look forward to receiving your application in Danish or English, your CV as well as relevant certificates and diplomas solely as electronic files by 6 February 2012.