Design Office Manager

We are Seaway7, a diverse group of innovators, change makers and leaders in the delivery of fixed offshore wind projects. What we do makes a difference to our planet and the future, by bringing sustainable, renewable energy to the world.

Design Office Manager

Introduction

We are looking for a skilled Design Office Manager to enhance the productivity of our design team, comprised of over 30 experienced professionals. This position offers a valuable chance for someone with experience to play an important role in a respected engineering environment focused on offshore renewable energy.

What will you be doing?

Key responsibilities include:

• Guiding and supporting the Design Office Team while facilitating skill development and training opportunities.
• Managing the design office support for tenders, studies and project as well as process workflows to ensure timely and accurate outputs corresponding to our engineering and safety in design standards.
• Providing technical support to the Design Office team as well as internal colleagues and potentially clients, with the ability to quickly establish effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Guiding the technical direction of the design office, in partnership with Design Supervisors, staying informed about industry benchmarks, stakeholder expectations, innovations, and improved design methodologies.
• Overseeing the creation of technical drawings for new and modified vessels and equipment as well as all components of offshore wind farm infrastructure, aligned with internal and external requirements and global industry standards.
• Collaborating with diverse teams to provide technical insights and assistance.
• Providing input to the engineering resource planning on a monthly basis to ensure the required designers are available.
• Ensuring team cohesion and consistency across multiple design office country locations.

What experience would we like you to have?

We are interested in candidates who possess the following qualifications:

• Proficiency in 2D and 3D software, particularly AutoCAD and Inventor, and the ability to check drawings for quality control.
• A comprehensive understanding of VR/XR visualization and its integration in engineering practices.
• A solid grasp of mechanical engineering principles, design checks and calculations, to be able to provide engineering and design leadership.
• Solid familiarity with team leadership and enhancing collaborative practices to enrich everyone's contributions.
• Proficient project management capabilities to coordinate and prioritize several tasks simultaneously.
• A relevant engineering/design qualification and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a technical drawing office (2+ years in leadership) are essential.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, document control, resource planning and offshore vessels and installation principles.

What do we offer?

We offer the opportunity to create a future to be proud of for generations to come. Whatever the role, wherever the location, at Seaway7, everyone plays a part in making renewable energy possible.

This is more than a place to work, this is a place to bring your energy. A place to belong, and feel part of a team which will back you every step of the way.

Alongside this, we provide an environment for you to feel at your best – in-and-outside of work, with great perks to support your health, wealth and wellbeing. We offer comprehensive benefits which vary by location according to local requirements, as well as our global benefits which include:

• CAREER DEVELOPMENT – We support your continuous development to craft a career you love. You will have the opportunity to grow in Seaway7 or across the Subsea7 Group to suit your interests and goals.
• FLEXIBILITY - We want our employees to thrive. This is why we offer a working from home options that gives employees some flexibility whilst balancing this with highly valued face to face time that keeps our team spirit at the center.
• WELLBEING - Our extensive wellbeing offering is focused on mind, body, connection, and helping our employees to thrive. We have an excellent employee assistance programme which offers support for a range of work related or private matters.
• CONNECT – Our employee networks create a sense of community. Get involved in the planning or just enjoy perks! From paddle boarding, ski trips, running and cycle groups, to family days and summer parties. Join conversations on topics that matter such as inclusion and culture, and live our sustainability value by joining community beach cleans and plogging.

Our passionate employees make it all happen.