Offshore Installation Manager

Mane Contract Services; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mane Contract Services in Hamburg seeks an experienced Offshore Installation Manager to oversee planning, coordination and delivery of offshore cable installation campaigns from an onshore project environment. You will lead contractors, ensure HSE compliance and report to the Project Manager.

Travel offshore as required and work in a hybrid pattern with 3 days in the office. Strong leadership and global regulatory knowledge essential.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Marine, Ocean or related discipline.
• 5+ years' offshore experience, ideally in a leadership or installation management role.
• Strong knowledge of offshore cable installation, vessels, ROVs and trenching equipment.
• Experience managing contractors and offshore installation activities.
• Good understanding of offshore HSE and marine regulations, including SOLAS, IMCA and LOLER.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Valid BOSIET, GWO and offshore medical required for offshore travel when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan and optimise offshore cable installation and logistics strategies.
• Manage offshore installation contractors, MWS and subcontractors.
• Review and approve method statements, risk assessments and technical documentation.
• Coordinate vessel mobilisation, tooling, training and installation readiness.
• Lead planning for cable lay, burial and protection activities.
• Manage HAZID/HAZOP processes and monitor technical risks.
• Provide progress updates and technical reporting to the Project Manager.
• Coordinate with clients, vessel crews, offshore teams and onshore support functions.
• Ensure safe, efficient and compliant offshore execution.

Skills

Leadership

Offshore leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Engineering / Marine / Ocean discipline

Tools

ROVs

Vessels & equipment

Trenching equipment

Job description

Working Pattern: hybrid 3 days in office is mandatory.

Travel: Occasional offshore travel as required

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Offshore Installation Manager to oversee the planning, coordination and delivery of offshore cable installation activities from an onshore project environment.

Working closely with project, engineering, commercial and marine teams, with occasional offshore travel during key installation campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and optimise offshore cable installation and logistics strategies.
• Manage offshore installation contractors, MWS and subcontractors.
• Review and approve method statements, risk assessments and technical documentation.
• Coordinate vessel mobilisation, tooling, training and installation readiness.
• Lead planning for cable lay, burial and protection activities.
• Manage HAZID/HAZOP processes and monitor technical risks.
• Provide progress updates and technical reporting to the Project Manager.
• Coordinate with clients, vessel crews, offshore teams and onshore support functions.
• Ensure safe, efficient and compliant offshore execution.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Marine, Ocean or a related discipline.
• 5+ years' offshore experience, ideally in a leadership or installation management role.
• Strong knowledge of offshore cable installation, vessels, ROVs and trenching equipment.
• Experience managing contractors and offshore installation activities.
• Good understanding of offshore HSE and marine regulations, including SOLAS, IMCA and LOLER.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Valid BOSIET, GWO and offshore medical required for offshore travel when necessary.