Export Cable T&I Manager

Summary:
Synera Renewable Energy (SRE) is a leading offshore wind developer with a portfolio of projects across Taiwan and Asia. We are seeking an experienced Export Cable Transport and Installation (T&I) Manager to manage the planning and execution of the export cable installation scope, from engineering and procurement through offshore and landfall works, testing and handover.

Reporting to the Subsea Cables T&I Lead, you will be responsible for safety, quality, budget, schedule and contractor performance within the EXP T&I scope. You will coordinate load-out, laying, burial and protection, offshore pull-in, landfall interfaces, jointing, termination and testing, working closely with the cable supply, OSS and ONS teams.

Scope Description:

As a key member of the Synera Renewable Energy team, your responsibilities will include:

• Manage the assigned cable T&I scope throughout procurement, installation engineering, mobilisation, execution, testing and handover.
• Develop and maintain scope execution plans, budgets, schedules and risk registers, aligned with the integrated strategy set by the T&I Lead.
• Lead technical tender evaluations and support contractor selection and contract negotiations with the T&I Lead, procurement, commercial and legal teams.
• Manage installation contractors and relevant vessel contracts, monitoring performance and addressing variations, claims and contractual obligations with commercial support.
• Review installation engineering, procedures and equipment suitability, ensuring survey findings, seabed conditions, cable handling limits and burial requirements are incorporated.
• Coordinate export route installation, crossings, landfall works and offshore substation pull-in, ensuring clear responsibilities across marine and onshore interfaces.
• Manage interfaces with landfall and onshore cable works, including jointing arrangements and readiness for end-to-end testing and energisation.
• Coordinate with the Cable Supply Manager on cable readiness, storage, load-out and delivery, and manage interfaces with adjacent packages and marine activities.
• Verify vessel and campaign readiness, including permits, resources, procedures, Marine Warranty Surveyor approvals and emergency arrangements.
• Manage client representatives and site supervision, ensuring effective oversight of contractor activities and clear reporting of progress and issues.
• Embed safety by design and lead installation risk reviews, ensuring compliance with project HSE and quality requirements.
• Monitor installation, burial, protection, jointing, termination and testing activities, resolving non-conformities and defects.
• Control scope costs and schedule, drive recovery actions and escalate significant risks and decisions to the T&I Lead.
• Manage completion and handover, including acceptance records, as-built documentation, burial and protection evidence, and closure of outstanding actions.

Qualifications:

To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in marine, mechanical, civil, electrical or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least five years of relevant offshore cable installation experience, including responsibility as a T&I Manager, Project Engineer or Lead Installation Engineer.
• Demonstrated experience delivering the export cables scope from installation engineering through offshore execution.
• Strong practical understanding of cable installation methods, vessel capabilities, marine logistics, burial and protection, pull-in, jointing, termination and testing.
• Experience managing export cable routes and associated landfall, crossing and jointing interfaces; experience with HDD interfaces would be an advantage.
• Experience reviewing installation procedures, assessing contractor proposals and verifying vessel and equipment readiness.
• Proven ability to manage contractors, schedules, budgets and technical interfaces, with practical experience supporting variations and claims.
• Strong understanding of marine assurance, Marine Warranty Surveyor requirements and applicable offshore installation standards.
• A strong commitment to HSE, with experience in safety by design, installation risk assessments and safe offshore execution.
• Strong communication, coordination and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive actions to completion and escalate issues promptly.
• Experience working on offshore wind projects; experience in Taiwan would be an advantage.
• Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken; Mandarin proficiency would be an advantage.
• Willingness to be based in Taipei and travel frequently to ports, contractor facilities and offshore project sites.