Vessel Representative (Offshore) - Contract

We are supporting a major offshore energy project and are seeking an experienced Vessel Representative to join an offshore campaign focused on marine construction and subsea cable operations.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proven offshore professional with strong knowledge of offshore renewables, cable operations, and contractor management to play a key role in ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with project requirements

Contract Details

• Contract Length: Approximately 1 month
• Day Rate: £735 per day (all-inclusive)
• IR35 Status: Outside IR35
• Working Pattern: 12-hour shifts
• Mobilisation from East Coast UK ports (project dependent)
• PPE to be supplied by contractor.

The Role

Working offshore on a rotational basis, you will act as the client's representative onboard the vessel, overseeing the safe execution of operations and ensuring contractor compliance with project, quality, and HSE requirements. You will be responsible for monitoring progress, witnessing key activities, reporting on project performance and supporting operational decision making.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and oversee offshore construction activities.
• Ensure work is carried out in accordance with project procedures, RAMS, and HSE requirements.
• Witness critical offshore operations and verify contractor performance.
• Review and validate daily progress reports, including weather downtime and operational delays.
• Escalate technical, operational, quality, and safety concerns as required.
• Attend toolbox talks, daily coordination meetings, and project reviews.
• Support HSE inspections, safety observations, and incident investigations.
• Monitor cable removal and marine operations, ensuring works are completed to specification.
• Maintain accurate project records and reporting throughout the campaign.

Requirements

Essential

• Minimum 5 years' experience within the offshore renewable energy sector.
• Strong understanding of offshore construction and marine operations.
• Experience with cable operations, including out-of-service cable removal and pre-lay grapnel run activities.
• Knowledge of wires under tension, rigging practices, and safe working loads.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and offshore procedures.
• Working knowledge of offshore construction contracts and the impact of delays, breakdowns and weather downtime.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Right to work in the UK.

Desirable

• Knowledge of subsea survey operations.
• Experience with inspection or auditing software.
• Familiarity with GIS platforms such as QGIS or ArcGIS.
• Knowledge of IMO, IMCA and ICPC guidelines.

Certifications Required

• GWO Sea Survival
• GWO Working at Height
• GWO First Aid
• GWO Fire Awareness
• GWO Manual Handling
• Valid offshore medical certification
• Good Microsoft Office skills (Word and Excel)

If you have a strong offshore renewables background and are experienced in marine construction and cable operations, we would be interested in discussing this opportunity with you.