Cable Installation Manager

Spencer Ogden; London; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Offshore Installation Manager for a high-profile Export Cable Installation project. This remote role, requiring travel across Europe and Taiwan, calls for deep expertise in subsea cable operations and offshore logistics. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in offshore wind and subsea construction, along with strong management and operational skills. Competitive day rate and 12-month contract are offered.

Benefits

PPE and equipment provided

Laptop/PC supplied by client

Qualifications

• Proven track record in offshore wind, marine energy, or subsea construction.
• Expertise in array and export cable installation, cable laying, and protection systems.
• Experience managing offshore contractors and marine operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and optimise offshore installation and logistics strategies.
• Review and approve method statements and risk assessments.
• Coordinate with Client Representatives and manage QA progress reporting.

Skills

Offshore wind expertise

Subsea construction knowledge

Management of offshore contractors

HAZID/HAZOP facilitation

Job description

Overview

Offshore Installation Manager - Senior (Export Cable Installation). Spencer Ogden on behalf of a leading player in the offshore wind and marine energy sector seeks a highly experienced Offshore Installation Manager - Senior to oversee the delivery of a high-profile Export Cable Installation project. This is a senior role for a professional with deep technical knowledge of subsea cable operations and offshore logistics to join a high-performing team on a major international project.

Location: Remote (with travel across Europe & Taiwan)

Contract Duration: 12 months (28 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026)

Day Rate: Up to £665 (Inside IR35)

Work Pattern: Monday - Friday, 40 hours/week

Extension Option: 6 months

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse and optimise offshore installation and logistics strategies.
• Prepare technical tender documentation.
• Support contract tendering, negotiation, and recommendation (including Marine Warranty Surveyor input).
• Manage offshore installation contractors and ensure alignment across project disciplines.
• Review and approve method statements and risk assessments.
• Conduct and implement HAZID/HAZOP for installation operations.
• Supervise offshore campaign initiation, vessel setup, trials, and tooling development.
• Ensure quality control processes are followed including QAS, Design Quality Reporting, and NCR management.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and report to the Project Manager with mitigation plans.
• Coordinate with Client Representatives and manage QA progress reporting.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a seasoned Offshore Installation professional who can bring strategic oversight and operational excellence to a complex export cable installation scope.

Essential Experience

• Proven track record in offshore wind, marine energy, or subsea construction.
• Expertise in:
• Array and export cable installation
• Cable laying and cable pulling
• Cable protection systems
• Strong understanding of installation method statements, MWS processes, and risk assessments.
• Experience managing offshore contractors, suppliers, and marine operations teams.
• HAZID/HAZOP facilitation skills.

Preferred

• Prior experience on large offshore wind projects (e.g., with tier-1 developers).
• Comfortable working in international, multi-stakeholder environments.

Additional Information

• Travel: Up to 14 days/month (Europe & Taiwan)
• PPE and equipment: Provided
• Laptop/PC: Supplied by client
• Assignment Type: Inside IR35

How to Apply

If you're a senior offshore professional ready to lead a technically challenging and globally significant project, we want to hear from you.