Lead Marine Assurance Manager – Offshore Wind
Location: Sassnitz & Berlin (with travel to London, Glasgow, and across the UK/EU)
Contract Duration: ASAP – 30 September 2026
Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday–Friday (Minimum 2 days/week office presence)
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Join the Future of Renewable Energy
We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Lead Marine Assurance Manager to join our Offshore Renewables team and play a key role in delivering one of Europe’s largest offshore wind projects
As a senior technical leader, you’ll manage and de-risk marine operations from pre-FID through construction, ensuring regulatory compliance, safety, and quality across marine interfaces. You’ll be the principal point of contact for marine risk management, marine warranty survey coordination, and stakeholder engagement on a major international stage.
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What You’ll Be Doing
• Lead marine assurance for offshore operations including loadout, transportation, installation, and transfer.
• Act as project representative with key regulators and stakeholders including MCA, UKHO, BSH, Trinity House, and others.
• Provide expert marine advice to internal teams on technical strategy, contracts, risks, and consenting processes.
• Manage audits, inspections, and marine coordination to ensure compliance with HSE and marine standards.
• Lead the implementation of offshore marine procedures, H&S frameworks, and G+ Small Vessel Operating Guidelines.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing international team of marine assurance professionals.
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What We’re Looking For
Essential Experience & Qualifications:
• Sea-going experience as a Master or Chief Officer (offshore wind industry preferred)
• Strong knowledge of marine assurance, offshore operations, and maritime regulations.
• Proven leadership in managing large, multidisciplinary offshore packages.
• Experience in HSE, risk management, and marine consent compliance.
• Degree in a relevant technical field; MSc is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and decision-making skills.
Desirable:
• AVI Accreditation
• ISM Code Auditor
• Kelvin TOP-SET Investigator Certification
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You’ll Also Need To Have:
• Valid GWO, Offshore Medical, HUET, and BOSIET certifications.
• Flexibility to travel across UK and Europe as required.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with a solution-oriented mindset.
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Why Join Us?
• Work on one of the most impactful renewable energy projects in Europe.
• Collaborate with industry leaders and government agencies across multiple countries.
• Be part of a forward-thinking, sustainability-focused organization committed to innovation and safety.
• Competitive day rate and opportunity for long-term project involvement through 2026.
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