wind power

offshore wind credentials summary...

ersg is the market leader in offshore wind contract recruitment, with the highest number (18) full time recruitersdedicated to placing candidates into offshore wind roles.

ersg has made over 600 placements offshore wind since 2008 and during that time has built very strong, longstanding relationships with many of the key individuals in the offshore wind market.

In 2014 ersg more than 200 contractors working on European offshore wind projects.

ersg boasts a database of over 12,000 “offshore wind” key-skilled, fully registered candidates.

In 2014 ersg were awarded a 5 year supply agreements to Dong Energy’s portfolio of UK offshore wind projectsand in 2012 were awarded a 5 year supply agreement for their German projects.

Since 2010 ersg have had a Europe-wide supply agreement for all of Eon’s offshore wind projects and in 2014renewed this agreement for a further 3 years.

ersg are preferred or retained suppliers to most of the main developers within the offshore wind sector includingRWE, SSE, Centrica, Vattenfall and also independent project owners such as Global Tech and Meerwind (WindMW)and a very long list of Contractor organizations.

ersg are Quality Accredited with ISO 9001, the MLC (Maritime Labour Convention), the IMCA (International MarineContractors Association) and are also members of the REC and Renewable UK.

our specialist knowledge...

Globally we can source engineers and managers whohave strong experience within the Energy sector.These high-calibre professionals only work with aspecialist recruitment partner that fully understandstheir skills and experience and can represent themcorrectly in the market.

Our knowledgeable teams work within specific energysector markets meaning that we possess in-depthindustry knowledge. We adapt our processes to suitboth candidates and clients needs providing a moretailored service than that offered by high volume,database driven agencies. Our global contact networkprovides the broadest reach for our clients andcandidates, offering unrivalled levels of marketknowledge and providing a first class level of serviceat all times.

about ersg...

Set up in 2008, ersg is a specialist energy recruitment company placing highly experienced candidates intothe energy sector on a Contract, Permanent and Fixed Term Contract basis. We build global candidate poolsfor our clients that give them access to the best active and passive specialist candidates in the world.

We pride ourselves on sourcing the best contract and permanent staff for our clients based in the UK, Europe andbeyond. Over the years, we’ve developed an expertise across a range of areas such as Onshore & Offshore WindEnergy, Smart Energy & Utilities, Well Engineering, Subsea & Marine and Power & Nuclear, to name but a few.

ersg is an international workforce solutions provider with expertise in delivering highly skilled professionals.We are continually researching new trends and innovations enabling us to support the ever changing anddemanding resourcing needs within the energy markets.

Our clients enjoy the benefits associated with a workforce provider whose reputation is built on honesty,integrity and a flexible partnership approach. Leveraging our global expertise we add true value as a partner.

Energy utilities companies, equipment manufacturers, project financiers, consultancies and engineering,procurement & construction (EPC) groups are included in our portfolio of satisfied clients.

Our ability to offer full spectrum solutions to energy infrastructure projects is enhanced by global partners,ensuring that we have the ability to provide fully compliant staffing solutions. Offering services across freelance(contract), executive search, contingency & managed service PSL, project hire type agreements.

“Our aim is to achieve operational excellence, providing ourclients with an unrivalled level of service”Project Engineer, Offshore Wind Project

Set up in 2008, ersg is a specialist energy recruitment company placing highly experienced candidates intothe energy sector on a Contract, Permanent and Fixed Term Contract basis. We build global candidate poolsfor our clients that give them access to the best active and passive specialist candidates in the world.

We pride ourselves on sourcing the best contract and permanent staff for our clients based in the UK, Europe andbeyond. Over the years, we’ve developed an expertise across a range of areas such as Onshore & Offshore WindEnergy, Smart Energy & Utilities, Well Engineering, Subsea & Marine and Power & Nuclear, to name but a few.

ersg is an international workforce solutions provider with expertise in delivering highly skilled professionals.We are continually researching new trends and innovations enabling us to support the ever changing anddemanding resourcing needs within the energy markets.

Our clients enjoy the benefits associated with a workforce provider whose reputation is built on honesty,integrity and a flexible partnership approach. Leveraging our global expertise we add true value as a partner.

Energy utilities companies, equipment manufacturers, project financiers, consultancies and engineering,procurement & construction (EPC) groups are included in our portfolio of satisfied clients.

Our ability to offer full spectrum solutions to energy infrastructure projects is enhanced by global partners,ensuring that we have the ability to provide fully compliant staffing solutions. Offering services across freelance(contract), executive search, contingency & managed service PSL, project hire type agreements.

ersg market focus...

ersg are market leaders in supplying full scope technical resourcing solutions to the Offshore and Onshore Windsector. We have strong, long established working relationships with many of the largest players and have hundredsof contractors working within multiple projects across Europe. Our consultants are specialists in their fields andfocus on particular areas of the wind project life cycle such as development & FEED engineers, package and projectmanagement, cables, foundations, substations engineering, offshore construction and heavy lift, HSE,marine/crewing, turbine technicians, and O&M.

Identifying, attracting and retaining skilled workers remains a top priority for the wind power sector. We are able toassist companies in gaining a competitive edge by delivering highly skilled resources thus enabling our clients todeliver major projects.

Whether the need is for one off hires or skilled teams we have a proven track record of delivering the right solution.

ersg offshore project history

ersg has supplied staff to work on various stages of the following projects:

• Gwynt y Mor (UK)• Rhyll Flats (UK)• Galloper (UK)• Greater Gabbard (UK)• London Array (UK)• Teeside (UK)• Humber Gateway (UK)• Hornsea (UK)• Rampion (UK)• Lincs (UK)• Moray Firth (UK)• Lynn & Inner Dowsing (UK)• Race Bank (UK)• Sheringham Shoal (UK)• West of Duddon Sands (UK)

Project Office

ersg provide skilled individuals for the design, management and execution of the complete project life cycle basedin the project office. This includes FEED conceptual design teams and consultants for engineering phases. Theproject control functions such as cost & claims, materials & document control, sourcing & procurement and logisticsmanagement through to construction management, project engineering and project completions are also covered.

• Project Managers• Contract / Claims Managers• Package Managers• Logistics Managers• Development / Consent Managers / EIA Managers• Planning Engineers• Project Engineers

• Cost Controllers / Estimators• Electrical Cables / Substation Design Engineers• Document Controllers• Grid Connections Engineers Managers • Project Control Managers• Foundations / Civil Structural Design Engineers • Procurement Managers

• Westermost Rough (UK)• Irish Sea (UK)• Walney I & II (UK)• Kentish Flats Extension (UK)• Burbo Bank Extension (UK)• Robin Rigg (UK)• Navitus Bay (UK)• Triton Knoll (UK)• Atlantic Array (UK)• Princess Amalia (Netherlands)• Luchterduinen (Netherlands)• Westermeerwind (Netherlands)• Gemini (Netherlands)• EnBW Baltic II (Germany)• Meerwind (Germany)

• Butendiek (Germany)• Dan Tysk (Germany) • BARD (Germany)• Borkum Riffgrund (Germany)• Nordsee Ost (Germany)• Gode Wind (Germany) • Global Tech 1 (Germany)• Sandbank (Germany)• Arkona (Germany)• Amrumbank (Germany)• Anholt (Denmark)• Thorntonbank (Belguim)• Belwind 1 (Belguim)• Northwind (Belguim)• Norther (Belguim)

ersg market focus...

Site Office

ersg provide a wide range of experts responsible for the day to day management and supervision of theconstruction phase working from the onshore Site Office. These specialists will be coordinating and managing theonshore and offshore construction works and subcontractor management.

• Construction Managers • Offshore Installation Engineers / Managers• Site Managers • Commissioning Managers• Site Engineers

Health, Safety and Quality

Health, Safety and Quality is of paramount importance to offshore wind projects. We supply a wide range ofspecialists to implement safe systems & standards, undertake reviews and risk assessment. Also, quality assurance,quality control, vendor surveillance, NDT, verification, certification and inspection experts for projects.

• HSE Managers • Quality Managers• Offshore HSE Advisors • QA / QC Inspectors

Operations & Maintenance (O&M)

With the rapid growth of the offshore wind sector and the high volume of offshore WTGs now being commissioned,ERSG have experienced high demand for provide a wide range of O&M experts both for the strategic input withregards to O&M planning at pre-construction phase and also for the management, servicing and optimization ofthe operational asset.

• O&M Manager / Engineer • O&M Site Manager• Asset Manager / Engineer

Offshore Construction

ERSG provide a wide range of offshore experts working on various construction and support vessels servicing theoffshore wind sector including cable installation vessels, jack-up barges installing foundations and WTGs and crewtransfer vessels. Skilled individuals from subsea cables and foundations installation, commissioning, mechanical &technical support. We also provide workers for subsea inspection, repair and maintenance.

• Client Reps (Cables, Foundations,WTGs, Platforms / Substations)

• Crane Operators• Grouting Specialists• Mechanical & Electrical Equipment Engineers• Carousel Operators• Barge Masters• Jacking Engineers• Riggers / Welders

• Marine Coordinators• Construction Coordinators • Quantity Surveyors• Offshore Project Engineers

• CDM Coordinators • Offshore Medics• HV Safety Engineers (SAPs) • Environmental Engineers / Managers

• SCADA Engineer• O&M Strategy Manager • Wind Turbine Technician / Service Engineer

• Deck Supervisors• Plough & Trenching Operators/ Techs / Supervisors

• Shift Supervisors• Offshore Managers / Superintendents• Surveyors / Data Processors• WTG Installation Technicians

ersg global delivery...

ersg feel it’s vital to provide a comprehensive service portfolio. We recognise that one solution will not fit everyclient’s needs. Our consultative approach in this dynamic sector delivers our clients with a flexible, dependableand unrivalled level of service.

Structured approach

Our clients are busy people often working to extreme timeframes. Ensuring the expedient hire of skilled professionalsis essential. As a consequence our approach to both candidate selection and database management is highlystructured. All candidates are pre-screened against the role profile provided to ensure that the necessary skills andcompliancy criteria are fully met. Our specialist market knowledge and stringent referencing policy prior tointroduction guarantees that our clients time is not wasted with irrelevant applications.

Dedication to service

ersg consultants are specialists in their chosen field, covering the diverse staffing needs of the global energymarketplace. Our in house training programme ensures that they fully appreciate that every clients’ requirementsare unique. We maintain a flexible approach to all challenges presented and this is something that we prideourselves on. We hope you’ll find the team helpful, professional and personable.

“Any issues have been dealt with immediately... all invoices andexpenses were paid on the due date... we have become notonly good colleagues, but good friends and I have enjoyed theirvisits to site.”Project Engineer, Offshore Wind Project

ersg services & solutions...

ersg place importance on developing and delivering fully localised employment,immigration,in country registration,taxation, contractor care and compliance.

MobilisationWe appreciate that the mobilisation process to a new overseas job location can be a concern. We gain a detailedoverview of every project site & geographic location in order to ensure the process is as smooth as possible.

VisasManaging all immigration, visa, work permit requirements if necessary. This is obtained in a number of waysdepending on the rules of the destination country & consultant nationality.

Employment ChecksIn order to ensure the safety of all our consultants we ensure compliance is in place with respect to allpre-employment medical examinations, drug tests and background checks.

lnsuranceStrategic alliances formed with major insurers for all our overseas contracting activity. Key cover agreed for Medical,employer liability, general liability and third party liability covering damage to assets, injury and death.

Taxation AdviceKey partnerships with management companies providing international tax advice, company formation.

Contractor Care We have a team dedicated to supporting our global workforce. This includes assistance with accommodation, carhire, airport pick up and drop off and many general inquiries.

Online timesheet systemOur online timesheet system is easy and quick to use.

Timesheet / Invoicing support team We offer a dedicated support service for any timesheet or invoice queries.

Flexible payment solutions We offer weekly or monthly pay cycles for all contractors.

risk management...

Legal Risk• ersg is experienced in contractor compliance. Wherever placed in the world, any candidate placed by us arealways employed in the most legal and compliant manner possible.

• ersg has a dedicated QA & Compliance team and are ISO 9001 accredited for our quality management systems

Operational Risk• ersg has a dedicated contractor care team• ersg ensures that SLA reviews take place with every client that we work with• ersg’s delivery team are experts at candidate and contractor management

Reputational Risk• ersg will build and enhance your reputation as an employer of choice within agreed candidate populations• Confidentiality of Projects

Contact the Team...T: +44 (0)20 8315 2600

www.ersg.co.uk