Location
London, UK (with potential short- and medium-term assignments in APAC regions; primary work location Denmark or UK)

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Wood Thilsted is a world-leading engineering consultancy specialising in offshore wind farm development, supporting projects from early-stage feasibility through to construction and operation. We operate globally with offices in the UK, Denmark, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, and Poland, employing over 160 staff. We pride ourselves on technical excellence, delivering optimal site-specific designs through a diverse and expert team, fostering a culture of mutual trust, honesty, knowledge sharing, and a friendly social environment.

As Lead Project Manager, you will be responsible for successfully delivering and coordinating major Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) and Offshore Substation (OSS) foundation design projects in collaboration with in-house technical teams. You will act as the main client contact, providing project leadership for detailed design projects at high-profile offshore wind sites.

Your key responsibilities include strategically meeting project objectives, managing client expectations, ensuring project financial performance and commercial success, and overseeing technical integration across disciplines. You will manage contractual aspects, change, risk, safety, and budget, supporting and challenging technical teams to deliver their best work.

You will work closely with the project design team, engaging in technical discussions and key design decisions, while supervising and preparing detailed management reporting on project requirements, programme, resources, budget, risk register, and general project management.

Regular client engagement and acting as a key contact between Wood Thilsted and external parties will be essential to delivering successful projects. You will also contribute to developing our industry network and business development efforts, support senior management, and act as a role model for professional project management culture within the company.

Experience working in international environments and willingness to undertake assignments in APAC offices is considered an advantage.

Experience
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience leading and taking accountability for detailed foundation design projects in offshore wind with international clients. Proven track record managing major complex projects, contract and risk management, and senior stakeholder engagement. Experience in consulting engineering or similar roles is highly desirable.

About you
Thrives in an international environment with a strong drive to deliver and improve. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with fluency in English to liaise effectively with clients and consultants. Strong decision-making skills and judgement to balance and prioritise competing requirements. Well-organised and adaptable mindset suited to a dynamic, high-growth company. Demonstrates leadership in fostering project team well-being and professional project management culture.

Qualifications
A degree (MSc or PhD) in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering or a related field relevant to offshore wind. Broad technical knowledge of WTG and OSS offshore wind foundations and sector-specific engineering challenges is essential.