Offshore Wind
Project Services Deputy Director
Our client, a leading international wind turbine manufacturer, is establishing a new regional capability across the UK and Nordics and is seeking a Project Services Deputy Director (PMO Manager) to build and lead a high-performing project services function.
This role will be responsible for developing regional strategies and governance frameworks for cost estimating, cost engineering, planning, scheduling, and risk management across a portfolio of renewable energy projects. The successful candidate will ensure standardisation, best practice, and accurate portfolio oversight to support the successful delivery of offshore wind projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement a regional Project Services strategy aligned with corporate and project delivery goals.
Establish and maintain standardised processes, templates, and reporting for cost, schedule, and risk management.
Build and lead a multidisciplinary team including cost estimators, cost engineers, planners, schedulers, and risk managers.
Oversee the preparation of project budgets, schedules, and risk registers from development through execution.
Ensure consistent project controls and integration between cost, schedule, and risk data.
Develop and maintain standardised Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for all projects.
Monitor project performance against baseline scope, budget, and schedule, implementing corrective actions when required.
Lead portfolio-level reporting and reviews to support executive decision-making.
Support tendering and contract negotiations with accurate estimating and planning input.
Champion continuous improvement, lessons learned, and compliance with internal governance and external standards.
Candidate Profile:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).
Professional certifications such as AACE, PMI-SP, APM PMQ, or equivalent are advantageous.
Minimum 10 years’ experience managing large-scale infrastructure or energy projects, including at least 3 years in offshore wind (required).
Proven expertise in cost estimating, cost engineering, planning and scheduling (Primavera P6), and risk management.
Experience developing and implementing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) to corporate standards.
Proven leadership experience in building and managing multidisciplinary teams.
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.
Proactive, detail-oriented, and results-driven approach.
Fluency in English required; Chinese/Mandarin language skills desirable.
Working Conditions:
Primarily home-based in the UK or Nordics with occasional travel to project sites, manufacturing facilities, and international offices. Flexible working arrangements are available for the right candidate.
