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If you are a potential supplier, and would like to be visible to the Sofia procurement team, to our main contractors, and across the wider supply chain, please register your details on our Supplier Directory.

If you are seeking work with the project, all our job opportunities will be posted on our Careers Opportunites section. Many of the roles on the project will be with our contractors, so for those opportunities please visit their websites directly.

For all general enquiries, please use the contact form here or call us on: 0330 122 9670 (24 hour number).

For media enquiries please use the email link below.

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MEDIA ENQUIRIES

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

All permanent jobs directly with Sofia will be advertised here. Due to GDPR we do not accept on spec CVs so if you are interested in working with us please regularly check back.

Contract roles are sought through our three preferred suppliers, so if you have skills to offer, please register your interest with: Light Source People; Matchtech and QCS Staffing.

The majority of construction of jobs with Sofia will be through our supply chain. We will endeavour to also include information about supply chain roles on this site however job seekers should also check the careers sections of our contractors' websites.

Quality Manager

RWE Renewables Asset Quality Management Team in Swindon is looking for an experienced Quality Manager. The successful candidate will begin their career in Sofia Offshore Wind Farm, progressing with the project from the (late) development phase to handover to Operation & Maintenance.

This role requires an individual with significant experience of delivery of major infrastructure projects and at least one major project in a leading role.

Your tasks

Definition of the project-related quality strategy in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 and 10006:2017
Setting up and implementation of complex concepts, processes and methods for quality planning, assurance and control for Offshore Projects from concept to handover to end client.
Planning and managing comprehensive quality assurance and control activities for the assigned project(s), including coordination and training of 4-5 Quality Engineers and up to 18 inspectors
Manage contractors performance including, quality reporting, escalating and dispute resolution for Quality to all stakeholders Senior Management
Ensuring all measures are implemented to maintain an auditable trail for sub-contracted works and services
Assessing non-conformities, deviations, clarifying causes and follow up with suppliers
Manage and control a quality budget of approx. £7M
Manage Framework contract and Service Level Agreements
Putting Quality Engineers and Inspectors to work

Your profile

A successfully completed university degree in engineering (mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or in a comparable field) and qualifications as a Lead Quality Auditor and Quality Manager or comparable, obtained by a professional body such as the Chartered Institute of Quality (CQI)
Level 5 on NQF Management Qualification
Practical experience from the construction and/or manufacturing industry, preferably in the fields of HV/LV, welding/fabrication and/or coating and knowledge of Installation Techniques and methodologies
Extensive experience in managing teams and setting up and maintaining resource plans and budgets
Skills and experience in writing specification and negotiating them with major contractors and experience in assessing, managing and where necessary improving supplier performance.
Problem solving work management skills
Knowledge of the offshore wind industry and its norms and standards and you will be able to use root cause analysis and auditing techniques to identify and remedy issues such as serial defects. Significant knowledge of the offshore supply chain would be advantageous.
Knowledge of Improvement Techniques such as Lean and /or 6 Sigma

Apply for this role now here. Application deadline 2nd March 2021 Any questions? Email Lisa Phillips.

Supply Chain Plan Manager

As a key member of the Supply Chain Team within the RWE Renewables Offshore Wind UK & Ireland Development team, assist in the development of a central supply chain and skills strategy for the UK and Ireland and undertake specific tasks and workstreams in order to establish and implement the strategy. At the same time the role will support a specific RWE project with the delivery of the Supply Chain Plan.

The current project role will be to oversee the delivery of the commitments made in the Sofia Offshore Wind Farm Supply Chain Plan, SCP, in addition to elements of the Stakeholder and Community Engagement Plan. Sofia offshore wind farm is to be constructed on Dogger Bank. These activities relate to positive engagement with the UK supply chain, regional and local suppliers, industry organisations, business leaders, and skills establishments.

Sofia Supply Chain Plan Manager (approx. 75% of the role)

For the purposes of delivering the SCP, engage with the supply chain in the regions of Sofia’s cable route and substations, construction ports and operations & maintenance facility. This will include building strong relationships with: Local Enterprise Partnerships, Growth Hubs, supply chain cluster groups, such as Energi Coast and Humber Cluster, Chambers of Commerce, Business leaders, etc
Providing support with relationships with Education/Skills Business Partnerships.
Take responsibility for closing out Supply Chain Plan commitments and ensuring UK content opportunities.
Report progress to UK Government (BEIS / DIT) 2-3 times per year and compile evidence of positive supply chain, innovation and skills activities undertaken by the project as part of this.
Maintain the Sofia Supply Chain Plan Evidence Log on an ongoing basis.
Implementation of the SCP commitments, to include:
- Arranging supplier events to facilitate cooperation across the supply chain – including meet-the-buyer, workshops, matchmaking etc
- Engaging with Tier 1 (and Tier 2 as applicable) contractors to understand supplier opportunities – communicate these via the Sofia Supply Chain Portal and Growth Hub websites and to Registered Suppliers
- Work with the Chamber of Commerce and Energi Coast and Humber cluster organisations to arrange regional supplier events and other topic-specific events as relevant e.g. innovation in liaison with wider Sofia team;
- Arrange attendance at other key supply chain and industry events.
Communicate compliance with the Skills Strategy and meeting of skills related supply chain plan commitments.
Communicate achievement of innovation related commitments.
Work closely with Sofia’s Procurement Managers to ensure the Sofia Supply Chain Portal is kept up to date and Tier 1 / Tier 2 contractors use this for contract invitations, to highlight their events, promote opportunities.
Create supplier liaison groups as relevant in liaison with package managers.
Ensure suppliers are kept up to date with supply chain opportunities and case studies (working with communications on methodology for dissemination).
Arrange offshore-specific supplier events as required to seek to drive up UK content in the offshore contracts being awarded.
Continue to build internal project stakeholder awareness of Supply Chain Plan & Sector Deal requirements, liaising with / feeding into RWE centrally on these topics.
Support with the implementation of the skills commitments in relation to ensuring supplier support of activities including education days, masterclasses, work experience, involvement in careers days etc.
Work with the operations team (Sofia and wider RWE) to implement and support the Sofia Apprenticeship Programme.
Support with conducting a skills audit for the construction phase (liaison with suppliers to ensure their involvement) including a plan to plug any skills gaps.
Give presentations about the project to local community groups.
Manage the supply chain, skills and stakeholder budget.
Provide input to the project communications to ensure supply chain activities are profiled to a wider audience.

Central supply chain and skills strategy work (approx. 25% of the role)

Advise and guide specific early stage development projects on their supply chain plan strategy.
Represent RWE on external supply chain related forums and meetings as appropriate.
Act as an active member of the Supply Chain and Skills Team including attending regular meetings with this team and wider stakeholders from across the business; including Procurement and HR.
Assist in the development and implementation of supply chain tools such as portals and shared databases.
Assist in development of a strategy for skills engagement and the provision of shared materials and approaches for projects.

Person specification

Proven experience of stakeholder management
Experience of supply chain activities and developing skills
Ability to build relationships with key business leaders and stakeholders
Knowledge of offshore wind or renewables industry
Experience of co-ordinating events and meetings

For more information and to apply visit the RWE Careers page. To ask about specific details please contact Lisa Phillips. Applications close 19 February 2021.

Project Engineer Sofia

Main Purpose of Job

As a Project Engineer you‘ll be responsible for coordinating multi-disciplined engineering work between assets and contract boundaries to ensure an integrated project. This includes the control and management of technical interfaces between both permanent and temporary works, and support to package managers in the management of information flow and contractual documentation across the project, as well as in wider engineering management. The role is a direct report to the Project Engineering Manager

Principal Accountabilities

Identification of technical interface issues and the facilitation of their resolution
Develop, apply and maintain interface management tools and monitoring processes, including those for scope management and for interface documentation transfer
Ensure HSE&S considerations are fundamental inputs to the design process
Ensure the compatibility of technical specifications and scopes throughout the design phase, in supply contracts and during manufacturing
Communicating interface risk to the Engineering and Package Managers and other relevant project stakeholders
Coordination of regular interface meetings with suppliers
Management of relevant external engineering consultancy contracts
Planning and implementation of works packages such as mock-ups, test pieces and trials required for design development
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and industry best practice
Actively support the design review and approval process, including leading interface design decisions through to closure
Support fulfilment of Principal Design duties under CDM 2015 and other design safety related tasks
Participate in Design Safety Reviews (including constructability and operability)

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

University degree level qualified (or equivalent level) in a relevant technical or engineering discipline.
Experience in large projects where multiple interfaces between work packages and technical disciplines exist.
Excellent communication, analytical and conceptual skills
Strong coordination skills, highly motivated, confident and resourceful
Experience in working under CDM 2015.
Commercially aware

Desirable

Experienced in offshore wind

You can apply via the careers page on the RWE website or any further quires can be sent to Lisa Phillips.

Applications are due by 12 February 2021.

Foundations Package Lead

Inviting bright minds

Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop innovative sustainable solutions to challenging technical problems? You would be joining our Offshore Structures Team. This exciting team of experts support the entire offshore wind business within RWE. We work to build a renewable energy future and as a team to set the standard amongst our peers. We invite you to bring your experience into play as you help to deliver on projects throughout a wind turbine foundation’s life cycle.

Your future plans:

Ensuring that contractors work safely and that safety is inherently built in to design. That contractors are working in accordance with legislation, employer’s requirements and good industry practice
Be responsible for the delivery schedule, ensuring delivery to time and identifying and mitigating any potential delays
Management of budget, ensuring delivery to contract requirements and supporting with any variation orders and claims
Direction and evaluation of delivery risks associated with foundation delivery and installation
Identification of fields of development and demonstration of savings potential

You may be required to perform the following activities:

Manage the concept design of new and novel foundation structures for offshore wind turbines, during the origination and development phases of a project.
Provide general and specialist engineering knowledge to review and assess the performance of our existing wind turbine foundation structures
Ensure that all lessons learned from our operating fleet are incorporated into future projects and support to Procurement, Quality, and HSSE departments
Manage RWE’s involvement in ground breaking joint industry and research projects
Work closely with internal stakeholders and external design houses and fabricators to produce cost effective and value-added solutions

Your profile:

Educated to degree level in civil or structural engineering, or equivalent experience
Strong experience in offshore engineering – preferably with both monopiles and/or jacket foundations
Project management experience in fabrication of offshore structures
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
Good communicator and excellent team player
Fluent spoken and written English

Desired:

Member of a professional engineering body
Demonstrable experience of working effectively in an international business

You can apply via the careers page on the RWE website or any further quires can be sent to Danielle Roe.

Applications are due by 2 December 2020.

Project Administrator – Offshore Wind

Opportunity within RWE Renewable business for a Project Administrator to work as part of our offshore wind team in Swindon, initially on Sofia Offshore Wind Farm.

Principal Accountabilities including but not limited to:

All aspects of general administration and secretarial duties.
Support to project team based in the office including arranging travel, accommodation, meeting rooms and events.
Contact management to include greeting guests, answering calls, and inter-department liaison.
Handling and distribution of all incoming and outgoing correspondence.
Maintaining the filing system and certain document control responsibilities.
Raising and tracking purchase orders and team requisitioning.
Co-ordinating meetings, drafting agendas and taking minutes.
Arranging team conferences, workshops and events.
Various ad-hoc duties that arise in terms of office administration.

Skills and experience

Good communication skills must be comfortable liaising with a wide range of people at all professional levels.
Reliable, self-sufficient, and motivated with a willingness to learn.
Able to demonstrate team working skills and good administrative abilities.
Organised with excellent attention to detail.
Sound IT skills, particularly advantageous if have MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and/or SAP know-how.

Why you should apply

As well as a competitive salary and impressive benefits package you’ll also get the opportunity to really shape the future of our business. Along the way, we’ll give you all the support you need to develop your skill set and achieve your long-term ambitions.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation and to valuing the contribution that our employees make. We welcome and respect differences in culture, background, working style, education and other less obvious differences.

Why you should apply

Salary and package details

Competitive Salary
25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
Up to 15% Pension
Bonus
Life insurance
Family medical care
Cycle to work
Eye Test/Flu Jab Vouchers
Corporate Discount scheme

There will be an expectation to travel to other offices and sites outside of your base location (including Europe/Overseas) which may involve overnight stays.

For more information and to apply visit the RWE Careers page.

Closing date on this role is 17 July 2020, Please apply online and contact Lisa Phillips if you have any queries or questions.

Sofia Wind Turbine Technicians (20+)

We are now looking for 20+ technicians to join us to allow time to be trained ahead of the start of our operations.

Responsibilities:

Compliance with health and safety systems,
Maintenance and service of electrical, mechanical and Hydraulic systems.
Fault diagnosis and rectification of wind turbine systems.
Test, inspections and replacement of wind turbine components.
Installation of wind turbine upgrades.
Use of OEM SCADA systems to identify and remotely reset faults.
Accurate recording of activities and parts consumed.
Contribute to a 24/7 rota working and staying offshore for extended periods, typically two weeks at a time. Post initial 18 months.

Required skills and experience:

Strong focus on health and safety.
Excellent problem solving abilities.
Experience of PLC control systems.
HV and LV systems.
Electrical / mechanical / multi-skilled technician / engineer.
Ability to work constructively and positively as a team player with good communication skills.
Previous experience working in offshore wind or similar industry.
Ability to Work at height and for extended periods at sea.
IT literate using CMMS, Microsoft suite, Adobe etc.
Qualifications NVQ L3, C&G Full technological certificate/diploma. HNC/HND in Elec/Mech/Marine Engineering

Apply now with just a few clicks. Visit the RWE Careers page - ad code 80866, application deadline 26/05/2023.

Any questions? Please contact Lisa Phillips

COMPANY DETAILS

Sofia Offshore Wind Farm Limited

Registered Office, Windmill Hill Business Park, Whitehill Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 6PB

Registered in England and Wales no.07791964