Operations Manager - Subsea Cable Expert - Landfall

Jifmar Group; Aix-en-Provence; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Jifmar Group in Aix-en-Provence is seeking a senior technical and operational expert to oversee subsea cable landfall projects from tendering through offshore and onshore execution, ensuring delivery and client satisfaction.

You will lead technical preparations, coordinate between marine and onshore teams, manage budgets and schedules, and develop installation strategies while maintaining HSE and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Maritime, Offshore, Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 8–12 years of experience in subsea cable industry.
• Fluent in English and French.

Responsabilités

• Lead the technical preparation and execution of subsea cable landfall projects, ensuring safe, efficient and cost-effective delivery.
• Support tendering and business development activities through installation strategy development, planning, costing and risk assessment.
• Validation of pull-in methods: HDD, open-cut trench, direct pull.
• Analyse survey data and define installation and burial methodologies according to site conditions.
• Supervise offshore and onshore operations, ensuring operational excellence, HSE compliance and cable integrity throughout all critical phases.
• Real‑time coordination between marine and onshore teams: pull‑in, HDD preparation, TJB, burial, surveys.
• Manage inspection, maintenance and repair activities in the nearshore environment.
• Act as the technical focal point for clients, subcontractors and suppliers, defending technical solutions and ensuring successful project delivery.
• Lead project performance including schedule, budget, reporting, contractual risk management, variation orders and claims.

Connaissances

Cable landfall

Project management

Offshore operations

Survey data interpretation

HSE compliance

Multidisciplinary coordination

English

French

Formation

Engineering degree in Maritime/Offshore/Civil Engineering

Description du poste

Jifmar is a worldwide maritime operator. As a core business we charter workboats for our clients. But Jifmar is much more than just a charterer, we provide our clients a real support to the creation of their maritime project. Since its creation in 2005, Jifmar has been able to differentiate itself by offering its customers a tailor-made service and pushing back the boundaries of what is available in the maritime industry based on innovation. For Jifmar, innovation is a driver.

A strategic position within a fast-growing company

An international dimension with large-scale projects

The opportunity to work on varied and stimulating assignments

A caring and collaborative working environment.

Your Role

As a key technical and operational expert, you will oversee cable landfall projects from tendering and engineering phases through to offshore and onshore execution. You will play a critical role in project delivery, client relationships and business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical preparation and execution of subsea cable landfall projects, ensuring safe, efficient and cost-effective delivery.
• Support tendering and business development activities through installation strategy development, technical input, planning, costing and risk assessment.
• Validation of pull-in methods: HDD, open-cut trench, direct pull.
• Analyse survey data (bathymetry, geophysics and geotechnics) and define installation and burial methodologies according to site conditions.
• Supervise offshore and onshore operations, ensuring operational excellence, HSE compliance and cable integrity throughout all critical phases.
• Real‑time coordination between marine and onshore teams: pull‑in, HDD preparation, TJB, burial, surveys.
• Manage inspection, maintenance and repair activities in the nearshore environment.
• Act as the technical focal point for clients, subcontractors and suppliers, defending technical solutions and ensuring successful project delivery.
• Lead project performance including schedule, budget, reporting, contractual risk management, variation orders and claims.

More informations :

• Permanent Contract
• Location : Aix-En-Provence, frequent international travel
• Salary : Based on experience

Profile :

Qualifications & Experience

• Engineering degree in Maritime, Offshore, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 to 12 years of experience within the subsea cable industry.
• Significant hands‑on experience in cable landfall and shore‑end operations.
• Proven experience managing complex offshore and nearshore projects from tendering through execution.
• Strong understanding of cable installation constraints, pulling operations, cable protection systems and survey data interpretation.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams including marine assets, survey, diving, ROV and civil works activities.
• Knowledge of offshore and marine industry standards (DNV, BV or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Fluent in English and French.

Personal Skills

• Strong field leadership and ability to operate autonomously.
• Strong client‑facing and communication skills.
• Ability to build credibility with end clients, contractors and stakeholders.
• Business‑oriented mindset with a proven ability to contribute to securing new contracts.
• Hands‑on, energetic and solution‑driven approach.
• Strong international mobility and willingness to travel extensively.