Project Manager - Subsea Cable Expert - Landfall

Jifmar Group; France; Hybride; EUR 85 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Permanent Contract

International travel

Résumé du poste

Jifmar Group in Aix-en-Provence seeks a Project Manager - Subsea Cable Expert to oversee landfall projects from tender through offshore and onshore execution. You will lead technical prep and coordination across marine and onshore teams to ensure safe, efficient delivery.

The role requires 8–12 years in subsea cable, strong client-facing skills, and fluency in English and French, with international travel involved. A maritime/offshore civil engineering degree is essential.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Maritime, Offshore, Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 8–12 years experience in subsea cable industry.
• Experience managing complex offshore/nearshore projects from tendering to execution.
• Fluent in English and French.

Responsabilités

• Lead technical preparation and execution of subsea cable landfall projects, ensuring safe, efficient delivery.
• Coordinate between tendering, engineering, offshore and onshore teams for successful project delivery.
• Manage schedule, budget, risk, and contractual aspects including variations and claims.
• Act as the technical focal point for clients, subcontractors and suppliers.

Connaissances

Field leadership

Decision making

Client-facing

Communication

International mobility

Formation

Engineering degree (Maritime / Offshore / Civil)

Description du poste

# Project Manager - Subsea Cable Expert - Landfall## Description***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.**## Missions## Your RoleAs 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## Profil### 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.