Client Representative
Posted 1 day ago by Kintec Global Recruitment
Negotiable
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Kirmington, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Client Representative for Array Cable Installation will act as the project representative on board cable lay vessels during installation activities, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. This role involves maintaining accurate records, preparing daily progress reports, and participating in safety meetings. The position requires a strong commitment to safety and proactive management throughout the project execution. The contract is set to start on July 26, 2026, and end on August 31, 2027, with a possible extension.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the project representative on board Cable Lay Vessel or Installation Support Vessel during array cable loadout, lay, and pull-in activities.
- Maintain accurate records of all installation activities daily throughout project execution.
- Ensure adherence to approved procedures and risk assessments by the Contractor.
- Promote and ensure proactive safety and quality management.
- Lead by example and uphold company values.
- Prepare and distribute Daily Progress Reports (DPR) as required and ensure all parties sign them.
- Review and stay updated on relevant risk assessment, method statement, and QHSE documents.
- Participate in daily meetings, toolbox talks, and discussions to ensure safety and quality standards.
- Witness installation activities and inspect all work areas, ensuring safe access.
- Participate in safety walks with HSE representatives.
- Carry out incident and safety walk reporting as required.
- Record daily activities related to cable lay and installation, including Contractor task completion.
- Submit completed and signed Daily Progress Reports.
- Immediately report any safety, quality, or procedural deviations.
- Report on Contractor equipment maintenance programs.
- Authority to intervene or stop operations in case of safety or quality infringements or procedure deviations.
- Recommend and agree to minor changes to ongoing works.
Key Skills:
- Valid GWO courses: Sea Survival, Working at Heights, Enhanced First Aid, Fire Awareness, Manual Handling.
- HUET, STCW 2010, OPITO or BOSIET, and EBS certifications.
- OEUK (or equivalent) medical certificate including Chester Step.
- IOSH Managing Safely or similar HSE training.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in offshore power cable installation.
- Preferred: LOLER and CDM qualifications.
- Marine awareness qualifications as required by the role.
- Knowledge of Offshore Rigging and/or Rope Access Codes of Practice.
- Minimum 10 years' experience as an offshore client representative.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet, and relevant reporting tools.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Kirmington
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Title: Client Representative for Array Cable Installation
Location: Kirmington, UK
Start Date: 26th July 2026
End Date: 31st August 2027 (Possible Extension)
Rotation: 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off (12 hours per day)
Contract Type: Contract Position
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the project representative on board Cable Lay Vessel or Installation Support Vessel during array cable loadout, lay, and pull-in activities.
- Maintain accurate records of all installation activities daily throughout project execution.
- Ensure adherence to approved procedures and risk assessments by the Contractor.
- Promote and ensure proactive safety and quality management.
- Lead by example and uphold company values.
Tasks:
- Prepare and distribute Daily Progress Reports (DPR) as required and ensure all parties sign them.
- Review and stay updated on relevant risk assessment, method statement, and QHSE documents.
- Participate in daily meetings, toolbox talks, and discussions to ensure safety and quality standards.
- Witness installation activities and inspect all work areas, ensuring safe access.
- Participate in safety walks with HSE representatives.
- Carry out incident and safety walk reporting as required.
Deliverables:
- Record daily activities related to cable lay and installation, including Contractor task completion.
- Submit completed and signed Daily Progress Reports.
- Immediately report any safety, quality, or procedural deviations.
- Report on Contractor equipment maintenance programs.
Decision Authority:
- Authority to intervene or stop operations in case of safety or quality infringements or procedure deviations.
- Recommend and agree to minor changes to ongoing works.
Requirements
Mandatory:
- Valid GWO courses: Sea Survival, Working at Heights, Enhanced First Aid, Fire Awareness, Manual Handling.
- HUET, STCW 2010, OPITO or BOSIET, and EBS certifications.
- OEUK (or equivalent) medical certificate including Chester Step.
- IOSH Managing Safely or similar HSE training.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in offshore power cable installation.
Preferred:
- LOLER and CDM qualifications.
- Marine awareness qualifications as required by the role.
- Knowledge of Offshore Rigging and/or Rope Access Codes of Practice.
- Minimum 10 years' experience as an offshore client representative.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet, and relevant reporting tools.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a long-term offshore wind project, leading and supporting the safe and successful delivery of array cable installation operations. If you have a passion for renewable energy, proven offshore experience, and a commitment to safety and quality, we encourage you to apply.