Offshore Cable Installation Manager

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in offshore energy seeks an experienced Senior Offshore Installation Manager to oversee a high-profile cable installation project. The role involves managing offshore contractors, optimising logistics, and ensuring safety and quality control. Applicants should have extensive experience in offshore wind and subsea construction, along with excellent project management skills. This position offers remote work with travel across Europe and Taiwan.

Benefits

PPE and equipment provided

Laptop supplied by client

Competitive day rate

Qualifications

• Proven track record in offshore wind, marine energy, or subsea construction.
• Expertise in cable laying, pulling, and protection systems.
• Strong understanding of method statements and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and optimise offshore installation strategies.
• Manage offshore installation contractors and logistics.
• Conduct and implement HAZID/HAZOP for operations.

Skills

Offshore Installation expertise

Project Management

Risk Assessment

Technical Documentation

Logistics Optimization

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 an experienced professional to oversee the delivery of a high-profile Export Cable Installation project. This role requires deep technical knowledge of subsea cable operations and offshore logistics, with work across Europe and Taiwan. Location: Remote (with travel). 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.

About the Role: Spencer Ogden is recruiting for a senior Offshore Installation Manager to oversee delivery of an export cable installation project. This is a senior opportunity to join a high-performing team on a major international project.

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 / Qualifications

• Seasoned Offshore Installation professional with strategic oversight and operational excellence for complex export cable installation scopes.
• Essential Experience: Proven track record in offshore wind, marine energy, or subsea construction.
• Expertise in: Array and export cable installation; cable laying and 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.