Horizonal Directional Drilling & Outfall Lead - Redcar

Horizonal Directional Drilling & Outfall Lead - Redcar

Posted 2 weeks ago by WRS - Worldwide Recruitment Solutions

Negotiable
Outside
Undetermined
Kingston Upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

Summary: The role of HDD & Outfall Lead involves overseeing horizontal directional drilling and outfall activities for a major offshore installation project in Redcar, with occasional travel to London. The position requires managing subcontractors and ensuring safe and efficient execution from design to installation. The candidate will act as a key interface across various disciplines and supervise all site activities. This is a 12-month contract classified as outside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage HDD subcontractors, including coordination of progress, technical, and risk review meetings
  • Review and coordinate subcontractor documentation, including designs, procedures, and as-built records
  • Prepare and deliver project reporting for installation and engineering meetings
  • Act as the key interface across disciplines (HSE, QA/QC, Engineering, Drafting) and with contractors
  • Supervise all HDD site activities, including mobilisation, installation, execution, testing, and demobilisation (onshore and offshore)

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience in Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) within construction or offshore projects
  • Strong understanding of subcontractor management and site execution
  • Experience interfacing across multiple disciplines and stakeholders
  • Knowledge of diving support operations is advantageous
  • Valid OGUK Medical

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Kingston Upon Thames

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Horizonal Directional Drilling (HDD) & Outfall Lead

Location: Redcar (with ad hoc travel to London)

Contract: 12 Months (Q2 2026 – Q2 2027)

Status: Outside IR35

Rate: Day Rate

We are currently seeking an experienced HDD & Outfall Lead to support a major offshore installation project. This role will oversee horizontal directional drilling (HDD) and outfall activities, ensuring safe and efficient execution from design through to installation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage HDD subcontractors, including coordination of progress, technical, and risk review meetings
  • Review and coordinate subcontractor documentation, including designs, procedures, and as-built records
  • Prepare and deliver project reporting for installation and engineering meetings
  • Act as the key interface across disciplines (HSE, QA/QC, Engineering, Drafting) and with contractors
  • Supervise all HDD site activities, including mobilisation, installation, execution, testing, and demobilisation (onshore and offshore)

Candidate Requirements

  • Proven experience in Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) within construction or offshore projects
  • Strong understanding of subcontractor management and site execution
  • Experience interfacing across multiple disciplines and stakeholders
  • Knowledge of diving support operations is advantageous
  • Valid OGUK Medical

If you are interested, please apply