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Offshore Island Construction Manager
Service Expectations:
The Construction manager:
- Reports to the Island Works Manager
- Coordinates a team of client reps and project engineers
- Health Safety and Environmental control of the EPC contractor (risk based) (with support from the HSE officer)
- Quality control of the EPC contractor (risk based)
- (with support from the QC officer and onshore project team)
- Progress reporting
- Staffing plan for client reps (with support from the Island Works Manager)
- Hiring + integration of client reps (with support from the Island Works Manager and the onshore project team)
- Review of method statements, Risk analysis, procedures (with support from the onshore project team)
- Shall pro-actively identify risks + opportunities and propose mitigation plans
- Is the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) at site towards project for the day-to-day construction activities
- Is supported by project engineers (marine, civil) offshore and the onshore project team (marine, civil, PM, QC, HSE, contracts)
- You have at least 10 years of relevant working experience
- Experience with civil construction is a must
- Experience in the offshore sector is a plus
- Working knowledge of structural and corrosion protection is a large plus
- Working knowledge of other disciplines (Electrical, Instrumentation, Telecom, Mechanical,…) is a plus
- Education: Engineer (preferably civil)
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Working in team and structured
- A quick learner
- Shows persistence and demonstrates determination
- Excellent MS Office skills, knowledge of ACONEX
- Training and certification
- Medical (e.g. NOGEPA)
- BOSIET or equivalent training
- Boat landing training
- Languages: Fluent in English (Dutch or French is a plus)
Contract type: Freelance / Self-Employed
Start and end dates:
September 2026-March 2027:
Full time (40 hr/week) office based to focus on project familiarization and scope preparation (Belgium)
March 2027-November 2027:
Working in a rotation system with a back-to-back construction manager (2 weeks on/ 2 weeks off or 4 weeks on/4 weeks off), accommodated on the offshore island in accommodation containers.
December 2027-March 2028:
Full time (40 hr/week) office based to focus on lessons learned and scope preparation/optimization (Belgium)
March 2028-November 2028:
Working in a rotation system with a back-to-back construction manager (2 weeks on/ 2 weeks off or 4 weeks on/4 weeks off), accommodated on the offshore island in accommodation containers.
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This depends on the role and the client, but on average our process takes 2–4 weeks from first contact to offer. We keep you informed at every step.
We specialize in roles across the renewable energy sector, including positions in solar, wind (onshore & offshore), green hydrogen, energy storage, grid infrastructure, and sustainability. We recruit for technical, commercial, and project management roles at all levels.
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We conduct thorough interviews to assess both technical competencies and cultural fit. We have an extensive network in the renewable energy sector, which allows us to find both active and passive candidates.
Our process consists of several steps: (1) Intake with the client to understand the role, team, and culture, (2) Active sourcing and screening of candidates, (3) Presentation of a shortlist, (4) Interview coordination, (5) Offer and onboarding support.
We are a passionate, driven team that genuinely believes in the energy transition. We combine a personal approach with deep sector knowledge, and we're committed to making a real impact — for candidates, clients, and the planet.
We cover the full spectrum of renewables: solar PV, onshore and offshore wind, green hydrogen, energy storage, EV infrastructure, and broader sustainability roles. We work with developers, EPCs, OEMs, and utilities.
We ARE Renewables is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands — one of Europe's key hubs for the energy transition. We operate across Europe and connect renewable energy talent with leading organizations in the sector.
Yes, we recruit both permanent employees and freelance/interim professionals, depending on your project needs.
Depending on the role, we typically present the first shortlist within 1–2 weeks. For specialized or hard-to-fill positions, we set realistic timelines upfront.
We live and breathe renewable energy. Our consultants have a deep understanding of the sector — from the technical landscape to the energy transition trends shaping the industry. We don't just match CVs, we match ambitions.
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