Vessel Representative - Export Cable PLGR

We are currently supporting our client, a leader in renewable energy, in the search for Client Representatives on a pre-lay grapnel run (PLGR) scope in the Netherlands.

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor contractor compliance with project HSE requirements, including the Project HSE Plan and Emergency Response Plan.
• Oversee PLGR and de-trenching activities, ensuring operations are conducted in line with approved method statements, risk assessments, permits, route drawings, and project specifications.
• Verify route clearance activities follow approved cable routes, operational tolerances, navigation controls, and agreed work parameters.
• Prepare, review, and distribute Daily Progress Reports (DPRs) via Spinergie, including operational progress, downtime, equipment issues, and weather impacts.
• Witness key offshore activities, including equipment inspections, grapnel deployment and recovery, towing operations, debris management, and route clearance verification.
• Participate in safety walks, HS&E inspections, incident reporting, investigations, quality walkdowns, progress monitoring, and non-conformance management.
• Review offshore documentation, vessel logs, survey and navigation records, debris logs, and operational reports to ensure compliance and accurate project records.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience in offshore construction, subsea cable installation, PLGR operations, or offshore renewable energy projects.
• Strong understanding of offshore HSE standards, quality requirements, and contractor management.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, procedures, route drawings, permits, and project specifications.
• Experience preparing operational reports and monitoring offshore project progress.
• Excellent communication, observation, and stakeholder management skills.

Required Certifications

• GWO Training: Sea Survival, Working at Height, First Aid, Fire Awareness, and Manual Handling.
• OPITO: HUET & CA-EBS.
• Valid offshore medical certificate and fitness-to-work certification in accordance with applicable regulations.