Construction Services Manager

Role: Expertise Service Advanced / Construction Manager Service

Location: Monnoyer, Belgium (Hybrid)

Languages: Dutch, English

Duration: Until the end of May 2026 + Extension Possible

Job Description -

Construction Manager (Offshore)

Project Overview:

• The Client is embarking on a major offshore infrastructure project to support Europe and Belgium's Energy Transition goals-the Princess Elisabeth Island. This artificial energy island will act as a hub to connect new Belgian windfarms located within the "Princess Elisabeth Windfarm Zone."

Scope of Work:

• The client's proposed infrastructure includes:
• Construction of an artificial energy island with offshore transmission systems.
• Multiple AC substations at 66kV & 220kV (Windfarm owners will connect at the 66kV level).
• Six 220kV AC export cable systems, each approximately 50 km long.
• HVDC connection (One offshore and one onshore converter, HVDC cable system) linking the island to the new Ventilus project substation.
• Possibility for future HVDC interconnectors.
• For an introduction to the project: Project Video.

Assignment Details:

The client has awarded an EPC contract to the HSI consortium (HSM, Smulders & IV Offshore) for:

• Construction of four AC substations (modules).
• Facility module (warehouse + general infrastructure).
• Current Status: Engineering is ongoing, and onshore construction is expected to commence in 2025 in Vlissingen and Schiedam.

Service Expectations - Responsibilities of the Construction Manager:

Reporting & Coordination

• Reports to the AC Package Manager.
• Leads and coordinates client representatives in safety, structural, corrosion protection, and other disciplines.
• Acts as Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for construction with the EPC contractor.
• Coordinates with other disciplines, including:
• Utilities
• HV Equipment
• Civil Works
• Transport & Installation (T&I)
• Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

Quality & Risk Management

• Ensures risk-based quality control.
• Oversees progress reporting and risk-based HSE control (supported by HSE officers).
• Reviews method statements, risk analysis, and procedures to ensure quality and timely execution.
• Identifies risks and opportunities, proposing mitigation plans.

Staffing & Hiring

• Develops staffing plans for client representatives.
• Manages hiring, onboarding, and integration of client representatives.

Required Technical & Functional Skills

Technical Skills

• Minimum 10 years of experience in relevant construction projects.
• Extensive offshore sector experience - Mandatory.
• Expertise in topside fabrication - Mandatory.

Strong working knowledge of:

• Structural Engineering (Preferred).
• Corrosion Protection (Highly beneficial).
• Electrical, Instrumentation, Telecom, and Mechanical Engineering (A plus).
• Proficiency in the MS Office Suite.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication & teamwork skills.
• Structured and organized working approach.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt.

Languages Required:

• Fluent in English (Mandatory).
• Dutch (Preferred).

Working Hours & Location:

• Full-time role.
• Work Schedule:
• 4 days/week in Schiedam and/or Vlissingen (Netherlands).
• 1 day/week in Brussels (Schaarbeek, Belgium).
• Preferred: Full-time residency in Belgium or the Netherlands.