Offshore Construction Manager

Offshore Construction Manager

Location: Preferred in Glasgow but open to hybrid (UK) with periodic project travel.

SUMITOMO ELECTRIC U.K. POWER CABLES LTD (SEUK) is developing its EPC and Business Development department to strengthen its design, engineering, tendering, management and delivery of large‑scale cable EPC projects in the UK and Europe. SEUK seeks an Offshore Construction Manager based in Glasgow responsible for offshore construction, including transportation and installation of cables, offshore engineering and tendering for EPC projects.

• Cover multiple cable EPC projects as Offshore Construction Manager.
• Support the Senior Construction Manager with:
  • Leading tendering teams for offshore construction proposals, communicating with subcontractors or consortium partners.
  • Reviewing client tender documents and developing strategies to win the tender.
  • Requesting quotations and tenders from transport and installation companies, analysing and evaluating outcomes to ensure technical compliance, commercial competitiveness and programme alignment.
  • Preparing and submitting consolidated tenders reflecting precise cost estimations, including cable jointing and qualification testing costs.
  • Conducting occasional site visits to construction sites (including offshore), manufacturing facilities and warehouses to support tender and project execution activities.
  • Supporting project phase transitions from tendering to pre‑construction and execution as required.
  • Supporting negotiation or business meetings with clients (Transmission Operators, Developers, etc.).
  • Supporting contract negotiations or interface management with subcontractors, suppliers and consortium partners.
  • Potential future involvement as a member of the Project Management Organisation for a specific EPC project, organising planning, engineering, risk management and site works.

• Over 10 years of experience managing transportation and installation cable projects, including cable lay and burial; high‑voltage offshore cable project experience preferred (e.g., Interconnectors or Export Cables).
• Familiarity with offshore (and onshore) construction works.
• Strong leadership, SHEQ focus, effective communication, ability to work with international teams, and focus on schedule and risk management; organised with project management and training skills, IT proficiency and knowledge of ISO standards.
• Ideally possessing a technical background in cable installation.
• Main office in Glasgow with business travel as needed; hybrid working will be discussed during the interview process.