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M&E Engineering Manager - OSS Topsides
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M&E Engineering Manager - OSS Topsides
M&E Engineering Manager - OSS Topsides
Location: London Type: Permanent Work Arrangement: Office/Home Hybrid Working
Do you want to be a key member of our offshore substation engineering delivery team? Are you a motivated specialist with in-depth knowledge and ability to lead a team? If you bring extensive experience in M&E engineering and a passion for industry-leading projects, we want you to join us.
About the Role
To further expand our Offshore Wind delivery team, we are seeking an M&E Engineering Manager to drive the technical and operational success of offshore substation projects, with a focus on the OSS Topsides scope.
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Responsibilities
As the M&E Engineering Manager, your core responsibilities will include:
- Leading and coordinating all mechanical and electrical engineering activities related to Offshore Substation Topsides for offshore wind projects.
- Acting as the primary technical authority and interface for electrical systems within the Topsides scope, ensuring alignment with broader project objectives.
- Developing engineering execution strategies, priorities, and action plans to ensure on-time project delivery.
- Coordinating multidisciplinary interfaces across electrical, structural, mechanical, telecom, SCADA, safety, and HV systems disciplines.
- Providing technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams, discipline leads, suppliers, and subcontractors.
- Identifying technical risks, interface challenges, and engineering constraints, while implementing robust mitigation strategies throughout the execution phase.
- Ensuring engineering activities are aligned with fabrication, transportation, installation, commissioning, and operational requirements.
- Participating in critical technical activities, including:
- Technical workshops
- Design reviews
- HAZID/HAZOP sessions
- FAT/SAT activities
- Commissioning coordination
- Client meetings
- Promoting continuous improvement and implementing engineering best practices and lessons learned across projects.
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Requirements & Skills
Core Qualifications
- Extensive experience in offshore wind and offshore substation projects.
- Solid technical knowledge of OSS Topside electrical systems and multidisciplinary interfaces.
- Relevant experience from developer, EPC, OEM, fabrication yard, or consultancy environments.
- Familiarity with international offshore standards and regulations, IEC, DNV, and grid compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated capability in managing engineering teams within complex international projects (local, offshore, and global scale).
- Knowledge of fabrication, transportation, installation, commissioning, and operational considerations for offshore substations.
Soft Skills & Mindset
- Collaborative and proactive – able to build strong relationships with colleagues, partners, and customers.
- Respectful and trustworthy – consistently delivering on commitments and committing to continuous improvement.
- Adaptable and innovative – eager to explore new insights and drive process improvements.
Benefits
At COWI, we work collaboratively to shape a sustainable and liveable world, embedding environmental management, social responsibility, and good governance into our operations and projects. In return, we offer a nurturing and fulfilling work environment designed to support your career growth and well-being.
Some notable benefits include:
- 28 days’ holiday plus all UK bank and public holidays.
- Career development – formalised development plans and yearly promotion opportunities.
- Private health care coverage (and subsidised dependents’ plans).
- Flexible hybrid working conditions – balancing professional focus with personal comfort.
- Professional institution membership subsidies for two industry bodies.
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme for financial stability.
- Life assurance for peace of mind.
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Maternity & Paternity Leave
- Maternity Leave:
- 1-20 weeks: full pay
- 21-26 weeks: half pay
- 27-39 weeks: Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP)
- 40-52 weeks: unpaid leave (eligibility criteria apply)
- Paternity Leave:
- 12 weeks at full pay (eligibility criteria apply)
Optional Benefits
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Electric vehicle lease
- Corporate gym membership
- Annual Railcard (available for employees under 30)
About COWI
COWI is a global consultancy driving sustainable development through engineering, architecture, energy, and environment. Our diverse team of over 7,500 professionals collaborates to deliver innovative solutions, ensuring we set a standard of social responsibility, environmental stewardship, and business integrity.
Equal Opportunity Employer
COWI is committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees, ensuring fair and inclusive practices regardless of ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. This inclusive approach spans every aspect of employment, from recruitment to professional development.
For more information or queries, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist, Laura Dobson, at LADN@COWI.COM. Learn more about us and the solutions we create at www.cowi.com.
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