Offshore Installation Manager

Mane Contract Services; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mane Contract Services is seeking an Offshore Installation Manager to oversee planning, coordination and delivery of offshore cable installation activities from an onshore environment.

The role is office-based with occasional offshore travel, requiring 5+ years of offshore experience and strong leadership. You will interact with project teams and clients in London, ensuring safe and compliant offshore execution.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Marine, Ocean or related discipline.
• 5+ years offshore experience, with leadership or installation management.
• Knowledge of offshore cable installation, vessels, ROVs and trenching equipment.
• Experience managing contractors and offshore installation activities.
• Understanding of offshore HSE and marine regulations (SOLAS, IMCA, LOLER).
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Valid BOSIET, GWO and offshore medical for offshore travel.

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

HSE knowledge

Education

Degree in Engineering/Marine/Ocean

Tools

ROVs

Trenching equipment

Offshore vessels

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.