Project Manager - Subsea Cable Expert - Landfall

Jifmar Group; Aix-en-Provence; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Frequent international travel

Résumé du poste

Jifmar Group in Aix-en-Provence seeks a Senior Subsea Cable Project Engineer to oversee cable landfall projects from tendering through offshore and onshore execution. You will lead technical delivery, manage client relationships and drive project performance.

You will validate pull-in methods, analyse bathymetry and geotechnics, supervise offshore and nearshore operations, and coordinate global teams. Fluent English and French and willingness to travel internationally are required.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Maritime, Offshore, Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 8–12 years of subsea cable experience.
• Hands-on experience in cable landfall and shore-end operations.
• Experience managing offshore/nearshore projects from tendering through execution.
• Knowledge of installation constraints, pulling operations and survey data interpretation.
• Fluent in English and French.

Responsabilités

• Lead the technical prep and execution of subsea cable landfall projects.
• Support tendering and business development with planning, costing and risk assessment.
• Validate pull-in methods: HDD, open-cut trench, direct pull.
• Analyse survey data and define installation methodologies.
• Supervise offshore and onshore operations with HSE and cable integrity.
• Coordinate real-time between marine and onshore teams.
• Manage inspection, maintenance and repair activities in nearshore.
• Act as technical focal point for clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Lead project performance including schedule, budget, reporting, contractual risk management, variation orders and claims.

Connaissances

Field leadership

Bilingual EN/FR

Client communication

Business mindset

Travel willingness

Formation

Engineering degree

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.

Why join us?

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.
• Excellent decision-making skills in demanding operational environments.
• 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.