Subsea Cable Risk and GIS Lead

RSK Group; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy consultancy in Chester is seeking an experienced professional to lead their subsea cable risk practice and GIS discipline. The role involves technical leadership in GIS application development and collaboration for offshore energy projects. Ideal candidates will have expertise in geosciences and GIS, contributing significantly to the energy transition. Flexible working arrangements and continuous development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Pension & Life Assurance

Membership to professional body

Regular training and development

Discounts and benefits platform

Qualifications

• Strong track record in subsea cable and offshore energy sector.
• Desire for continued professional development.
• Right to work in the UK and preferably EU.

Responsibilities

• Lead subsea cable risk practice and GIS discipline.
• Develop GIS application for subsea cable and survey management.
• Attend client meetings and industry exhibitions.

Skills

Geoscience data understanding

Customer relationship management

Expertise in GIS software

Data management and analysis

Education

Geoscience, geography, or GIS/geomatics degree

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Global Mapper

QGIS

Job description

The position is full‑time with flexible working arrangements, based out of our network of RSK offices. Spending time at our Hydrofix Cheshire location driving collaboration and technical development.

Responsibilities

• Technical leadership and development of our subsea cable risk discipline offering
• Technical leadership, development and ownership of our GIS capabilities
• GIS and WebGIS application development for subsea cable, survey management and ground modelling projects
• GIS support and development to wider RSK Marine initiatives in fisheries, EIA and blue carbon
• Authoring, review and approval of subsea cable planning, routing and cable burial risk assessments
• Producing thought leadership, white papers and technical papers for peer review
• Technical document reviews
• Technical data QC analysis, gap analysis and presentation
• Attending client meetings
• Attending industry and sector specific exhibitions and conferences

Qualifications

• A combination of geoscience, geography, GIS/geomatics undergraduate and higher degrees
• Strong understanding of geoscience data in the marine environment
• Demonstrable track record and experience in the subsea cable and broader offshore energy sector
• Strong desire for continued professional development and either Chartered, or in the process of doing so
• Able to develop and advocate for novel technical developments
• Customer facing, with excellent relationship management skills
• Expertise in a broad range of GIS software, including ArcGIS Pro, Global Mapper, QGIS
• Experience in management and analysis of large data in GIS, including the use of SQL databases
• Right to work in the UK and preferably also EU

Company Overview

Hydrofix, part of the RSK Group, is a UK‑based offshore geoscience consultancy supporting renewable energy, telecommunications, and power projects worldwide. Located in Tattenhall, Cheshire, our expert team delivers full project lifecycle support from feasibility to construction.

We are seeking an individual to lead our subsea cable risk practice and the overall GIS discipline, primarily focusing on telecommunications, HVDC/HVAC interconnectors and offshore wind. This key leadership role provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the energy transition. The individual will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to plan, engineer and construct offshore transmission and wind infrastructure for leading developers and TSO’s.

Benefits

• Commensurate with experience
• Flexible working arrangements
• Pension & Life Assurance
• Membership to professional body
• Regular training and development
• Access to a range of discounts and benefits platform with RSK Group

Full Job Specification attached under Documents for more information on the role and desirable capabilities.