Freelance E&I Project Manager (ZZP) - Offshore Wind Substations - Zuid-Holland

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Freelance E&I Project Manager (ZZP) - Offshore Wind Substations - Zuid-Holland

Location: Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. Occasional site or client visits may be required. Limited remote or hybrid options as a onsite presence is required.

Contract Length: 12 months (initial)

Start Date: ASAP - client looking to move quickly on qualified profiles

Working Hours: Full-time onsite

Language Requirements: Dutch preferred, English acceptable

Project Overview

A leading offshore wind EPC contractor is seeking a freelance E&I Project Manager to oversee the Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) scope for offshore wind substation construction. You will ensure the safe, timely, and high-quality delivery of installation, connection, and testing activities performed by subcontractors.

You will act as the main interface between:

• The E&I subcontractor
• Internal departments (engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, planning, safety)
• The client/end customer

Your Role

• Oversee all E&I installation activities (cable trays, cables, equipment) carried out by subcontractors.
• Manage subcontractor performance on quality, progress, and safety.
• Ensure compliance with offshore safety and quality standards.
• Coordinate inspections, FATs, and testing with subcontractors and client representatives.
• Report progress and deviations to project management.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and design partners to resolve technical queries and implement design adjustments during construction.
• Lead technical and commercial coordination related to E&I scope, including budget adherence and change management.

Your Profile

• 5+ years of experience managing or coordinating E&I scopes within marine, offshore, or energy projects.
• Proven background managing lump-sum E&I subcontractors on new build projects.
• Strong technical grounding in electrical and instrumentation systems (cable installation, terminations, testing, and commissioning).
• Ability to balance technical and commercial responsibilities effectively.
• Stakeholder management and communication skills across engineering and site teams.
• Strong awareness of offshore safety standards and quality requirements.
• Dutch language skills are a plus; English fluency required.

Bonus Skills

• Hands-on experience dealing directly with subcontractors, engineering partners, and client representatives.
• Familiarity with offshore substations, wind platforms, or comparable large-scale industrial installations.

Apply now - immediate project start possible!