Offshore Wind Technical Director

دوام كامل في Kent Plc في United Kingdom
نُشرت يوم December 21, 2024

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Offshore Wind Technical Director About the job:Kent is looking for an Offshore Wind Technical Director to be based in any of our UK offices.The Offshore Wind Technical Director is a key leadership role and will collaborate with the Offshore Wind Market Lead, our global technical experts and operations to secure and deliver technically robust and economic projects. The Offshore Wind Technical Director will be accountable for the technical assurance of Offshore Wind Design, Engineering and Consultancy projects along with ensuring tools and capability remain at the forefront of the industry.A broad background and detailed knowledge of offshore wind design and analysis is critical for this role to support the existing Technical Authority, Technical Leads and Subject Matter Experts in delivery of the full suite of projects. The Offshore Wind Technical Director will have overall accountability for the technical direction and delivery of projects to fulfill client and code requirements. The Technical Director will also own and oversee the OSW internally-funded innovation plan, and contribute to the appointment and development plans for key OSW technical staff. The successful candidate will also be required to contribute to key bids, particularly covering the technical selling points.This position can be based in any of our UK offices , London, Woking, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow or Aberdeen. Kent would consider flexible working arrangements. We are committed to finding the best talent to support our business regardless of location and our systems support effective team working in this environment. Skills & Responsibilities:

  • A company expert, providing visible leadership and technical direction across bids and projects.
  • Interface with market, technical and operations teams to build and lead technical competency throughout teams.
  • Raise Kent’s technical profile through client relationships and external thought leadership.
  • Act as technical reviewer on bids and projects with high technical risk.
  • Conduct regular technical design reviews on projects.
  • Direct and oversee innovation activities, tool delivery and further development.
  • Provision of advice, leadership, and support to colleagues at all levels to help solve technical engineering problems.
  • Deliver high quality technical work, ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards as well as internal best practice procedures and contribute to continual development of the design approach and methodology.
  • Management of Offshore Wind Discipline Leads.
In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development. Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience: Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification:
  • Engineering degree, honours or equivalent in civil, mechanical, structural, naval architecture or similar.
  • Chartered Engineer with a recognised engineering institution.
  • Significant demonstrable experience in the design of offshore wind structures, ideally including both WTGs and OSPs and a range of foundation types.
  • Good understanding and experience of structural design and analysis for all types of offshore structures, both fixed platforms and floating design.
Communication:
  • With excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills, you will be able to build relationships effectively and assist in winning work from new and existing clients.
Behaviour/ Core Competencies:
  • Comfortable at leading tasks, you are keen to support, mentor and develop the capability of the team. You are also a motivator and take personal responsibility in achieving the best from the team to ensure client satisfaction. You are comfortable and adaptable to working in new and changing environments. You have good attention to detail and can make sound judgements under pressure.
  • Ability to integrate new and emerging technology, tools and practises within project delivery to drive efficiencies and added value for the business.
HSSEQ: The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country. We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community - a place where we...

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