Managing Director – Offshore Substations

Location: Europe (Remote), with travel to clients, project sites and facilities in China

About the Opportunity

Dajin Heavy Industry is expanding its offshore wind business into offshore substations, building on its established capabilities in offshore foundation manufacturing and marine logistics.

Our aim is to deliver complete offshore substation solutions, from engineering and electrical equipment integration through to installation and commissioning.

Your Initial Focus: Define Dajin's market-entry strategy, identify the right partners and delivery model, and develop the first proposals for potential clients. As the business develops, you will lead project delivery and progressively build the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Define Dajin's offshore substation business strategy, including in-house capabilities, strategic partnerships and subcontracting models.
• Identify and establish relationships with engineering firms, electrical equipment suppliers, EPCI contractors and clients.
• Develop the commercial and technical delivery model for complete offshore substation projects.
• Lead business development, tendering, proposals and commercial negotiations.
• Oversee project execution across engineering, procurement, fabrication, integration, installation and commissioning.
• Build and lead the offshore substation team as the business develops.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years' experience in offshore wind or comparable offshore energy projects.
• Experience managing at least one complete offshore substation project lifecycle, ideally as a Package Manager, Project Director or EPCI Manager.
• Direct experience in offshore substation tendering, proposals or commercial contracting.
• Strong understanding of offshore substation electrical systems, grid connections and multidisciplinary project delivery.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to develop a new business.
• A practical mindset, with the ability to balance technical requirements, cost and commercial viability.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and leadership skills.
• Fluent English and willingness to travel internationally, including to China.

Experience with HVAC/HVDC substations, European transmission system operators or international supply chains would be an advantage.

Why Join Dajin?

The opportunity to establish a new business line, shape its strategy and develop its capabilities, with the backing of an established international offshore wind manufacturer.