Offshore Client Representative

Overview

In this role, you act as the client’s representative aboard offshore survey vessels to oversee geophysical and geotechnical campaigns. You ensure safe, high-quality operations and coordinate between vessel crews, contractors, and shore teams. You will monitor performance, manage data acquisition and QA/QC, and provide timely updates to project teams. The position sits at the intersection of offshore wind projects and client liaison, offering a meaningful impact on project delivery and data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Represent the client aboard offshore survey vessels
• Supervise geophysical and geotechnical survey operations
• Monitor progress against project requirements
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies and best practices
• Review operational reports and daily activities
• Oversee data acquisition, sampling and quality control
• Validate survey deliverables and data integrity
• Coordinate communication between offshore and onshore stakeholders
• Provide updates and recommendations to project teams
• Support operational decision-making to maintain efficiency and reduce risk

Key requirements

• Proficiency in Japanese and English (written and spoken)
• Experience as Offshore Client Representative or similar offshore supervisory role
• Proven track record in offshore geophysical and/or geotechnical surveys
• Strong knowledge of offshore survey methodologies and data products
• Experience with data review, sampling activities and QA/QC procedures
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong leadership and offshore decision-making capabilities

• Safety-focused mindset
• Attention to detail
• Interpersonal and stakeholder management
• Geophysical survey techniques: MBES, SSS, SBP
• Magnetometer surveys
• CPT operations

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