Offshore Installation Manager

Vallum Associates; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vallum Associates is seeking an experienced Offshore Installation Manager to oversee planning, coordination and delivery of offshore cable installation activities from an onshore project environment in London. The role is primarily office-based with periodic offshore travel.

You will supervise installation contractors and vessels, review method statements and risk assessments, coordinate mobilisation, and ensure safe, compliant execution across projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years offshore experience, preferably in leadership or installation management.
• Strong knowledge of offshore cable installation, vessels, ROVs and trenching equipment.
• Experience managing contractors and offshore installation activities.
• Good understanding of offshore HSE and marine regulations, including SOLAS, IMCA and LOLER.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and optimise offshore cable installation and logistics strategies.
• Manage offshore installation contractors, MWS and subcontractors.
• Review and approve method statements, risk assessments and technical documentation.
• Coordinate vessel mobilisation, tooling, training and installation readiness.
• Lead planning for cable lay, burial and protection activities.
• Manage HAZID/HAZOP processes and monitor technical risks.
• Provide progress updates and technical reporting to the Project Manager.
• Coordinate with clients, vessel crews, offshore teams and onshore support functions.
• Ensure safe, efficient and compliant offshore execution.

Skills

Offshore experience

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Engineering, Marine, Ocean or related

Tools

ROV knowledge

HAZID/HAZOP familiarity

Job description

Working Pattern: Full-time, hybrid 3 days in office is mandatory.

Travel: Occasional offshore travel as required

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Offshore Installation Manager to oversee the planning, coordination and delivery of offshore cable installation activities from an onshore project environment.

This is primarily an office-based role, working closely with project, engineering, commercial and marine teams, with occasional offshore travel during key installation campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and optimise offshore cable installation and logistics strategies.
• Manage offshore installation contractors, MWS and subcontractors.
• Review and approve method statements, risk assessments and technical documentation.
• Coordinate vessel mobilisation, tooling, training and installation readiness.
• Lead planning for cable lay, burial and protection activities.
• Manage HAZID/HAZOP processes and monitor technical risks.
• Provide progress updates and technical reporting to the Project Manager.
• Coordinate with clients, vessel crews, offshore teams and onshore support functions.
• Ensure safe, efficient and compliant offshore execution.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Marine, Ocean or a related discipline.
• 5+ years' offshore experience, ideally in a leadership or installation management role.
• Strong knowledge of offshore cable installation, vessels, ROVs and trenching equipment.
• Experience managing contractors and offshore installation activities.
• Good understanding of offshore HSE and marine regulations, including SOLAS, IMCA and LOLER.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Valid BOSIET, GWO and offshore medical required for offshore travel when necessary.

This position requires someone that can commute to London 3 days per week, this is a mandatory requirement, please only apply if this is realistic for you.