Offshore Employer's Construction Vessel Representative (CVR)
| Posting date: | 22 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £50,100 to £75,100 per year |
| Additional salary information: | car/allowance, bonus, offshore allowance |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 October 2025 |
| Location: | Aberdeen, Aberdeen, AB15 8PU |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | SSE |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 555267_1758550704 |
Summary
Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations - Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness.
Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 + car /car allowance + daily offshore disturbance allowance (when offshore) + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time (rotational pattern of 4/4) | Flexible First options available
The role
With the continued growth of the Marine function of SSEN-Transmission Offshore Delivery there are several requirements for Employers Construction Vessel Representatives (EVR) to join the team. The CVR will be a key role, acting as the single point of contact between the SSEN Transmission personnel on board a particular vessel and the Project Leadership team via the Marine Construction Manager.
You will
- Act as the focal point and site safety leader for the vessel, taking ownership of all risk management actions, actively promote and lead a Health and Safety focus on board your assigned vessel and scope.
- Provide Leadership and guidance to all SSEN Transmission Offshore employees assigned to the specific vessel, ensuring they have clear direction and open communication lines.
- Act as the key interface between the vessel and the Project teams, ensure that key reporting lines are established including detailed daily email, regular field updates to the Marine Construction Manager, through to a daily Vessel Management Meeting to identify all vessel activities from third party to metocean conditions that may impact the marine scope.
- Oversee the specific vessel work scope, highlight concerns to ensure milestones and targets are met, whilst ensuring work packages and scopes are constructed in line with contract drawings, specifications and potential approved MoCs.
- Provide technical and operational advice to all personnel on board the vessel, and ensure that SEN Transmissions requirements, expectations and intentions are fully briefed and updated throughout the offshore campaign.
You have
- In-depth experience and proven track record in offshore/subsea construction activities in a similar role.
- A clear understanding of construction vessel operations and marine operations experience relating to DP and Simultaneous operations both surface and subsurface.
- Demonstrable supervisory experience with strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Previous experience of managing contractors, ensuring that the marine delivery scope is in full compliance with the contract.
- Sound knowledge of offshore standards, designs, legislation, risks, Health & Safety and governance related to the marine delivery scope.
About SSE
SSE has a bold ambition - to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future.
SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.
Flexible benefits to fit your life
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. please contact Stephanie at or 01738 342963 to discuss how we can support you.
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
Ready to apply?
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
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