Chief Consultant Asset Management – Offshore Wind Advisory

Job Description

As our new Chief Consultant, you will be part of our diverse Asset Management Advisory team that is focused on providing independent consultancy, supporting our clients to achieve high-performance assets and fleet optimisation. You will take on a key role as subject matter expert shaping and enhancing our performance monitoring, health & integrity monitoring and O&M service deliverables. Our assignments are of a diverse nature with both well-known and new market players, joint ventures and investment funds, and cover a broad scope of services such as financial modelling, O&M tailored strategies, performance monitoring, health & integrity monitoring and feasibility studies.  

If you crave a challenging role but also flexibility and work life balance, this role may be ideal for you.  

The position will be based out of one of our UK offices (with preference for Bristol, London, Glasgow or Edinburgh), but our hybrid work model allows you to split your time between working in the office and working from home. If located out of our Glasgow of Edinburgh office, additional business development duties for the Scottish market may be required. A base in Ireland is also possible, with preference for Dublin. This location may come with additional office / country management responsibilities if desirable and agreed. 

Inviting bright minds 

Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an inclusive, collaborative and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions aim to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, clients and people around the world. 

World leader in wind energy 

Ramboll is a world leader in offshore wind with a unique value proposition. We have been involved in more than 70% of all operating offshore wind farms globally. With our international, multidisciplinary and wind energy specific competencies, we are a true full-range service provider for offshore wind energy projects in all its phases. Ramboll supports clients globally to identify, evaluate and quantify both risks and opportunities, allowing them to make well educated, strategic decisions based on practical offshore wind project development, financing and execution experience, combined with world-class engineering know-how.  

We are among the very few consultancies in the world, providing engineering services for bottom-fixed as well as floating wind foundations. Since 2007 we have been involved in floating offshore wind and today have a dedicated team of experts supporting clients globally.  

Within Ramboll, over 500 highly qualified experts are working on onshore and offshore wind projects globally, operating primarily from our 15 key offices across the Nordics, Germany, UK, Poland, Spain, Japan, Korea and the US.  

Your tasks and responsibilities 

As part of a multidisciplinary project team, you will take on diverse tasks and responsibilities in international projects of varied complexity and scale, such as: 

• Lead and deliver work on performance monitoring, health & integrity monitoring, O&M strategy which support our clients’ needs   
• Lead the development of digital tools needed to deliver work which supports our clients’ needs 
• Provide relevant input and documentation for tenders and bids 
• Provide high level technical due diligence assessments and reports by reviewing and evaluating technical documentation  
• Get involved with potential projects already in the proposal stage, delivering scope and cost inputs to potential projects 
• Review, quality check and approve work undertaken by colleagues 
• As the team in the UK&I markets grow, you will also be expected to manage and mentor a team of more junior consultants 
• Market development activities such as conference attendance, thought leadership pieces, client meetings and management 

Your qualifications 

• Master’s degree in Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering; other disciplines may be considered when backed up by professional experience (these must have been obtained with a minimum of a 2:1 classification or equivalent) 
• Extensive relevant professional experience the wind industry, preferably related to Asset Management 
• Preference given to substantial experience in offshore wind project development, execution and / or operation within a project developer organisation or in an Owner’s Engineer role within the relevant field 
• Experience with OEM WTG platforms and asset optimisation 
• Good industry knowledge and an understanding of design and engineering, project economics, interfaces, risks and commercial aspects of offshore wind farm development 
• High level of technical knowledge of offshore wind farm project interfaces 
• Good knowledge of regulatory and industrial standards 
• Track record of presenting technical options to clients, ideally including evaluation of options on cost basis 
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team environment 
• Able to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and make independent decisions that promote and advance company goals and objectives 
• Strong writing and communication skills with an eye for analytical and persuasive presentations 
• High level of proficiency in written and spoken English; additional languages are beneficial 
• High integrity and team spirit, proactively engaging with others and offering support when required 

Welcome to our Energy division 

Ramboll is at the forefront of addressing the green energy transition and offers a holistic approach that supports the sector on the journey towards more sustainable solutions. With 1,600 experts in 14 countries, covering the full spectrum of technologies and all parts of the value chain from production and transmission to distribution, we plan, design and implement energy solutions all over the world. 

 How to apply

Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. Ramboll is committed to ensuring equal opportunities and we welcome applications from under-represented groups in STEM, such as women, LGBTQ and BAME communities, and people with a disability. We look forward to receiving your application. 

Additional Information

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