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.