Vessel Rep - IAC Cable Trenching

Fluor; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 136,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor seeks an experienced Offshore Client Representative to oversee offshore cable installation and post-lay burial activities on installation vessels. You will act as the client's offshore representative, ensuring safe, efficient execution aligned with project requirements and contractual obligations.

You will liaise between offshore teams and onshore stakeholders, monitoring activities, reviewing reports, and supporting investigations as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in offshore renewables, offshore construction or subsea cable installation.
• Strong knowledge of offshore cable laying, burial, jetting, ROV operations and marine construction activities.
• Good understanding of offshore construction contracts and the commercial implications of delays and downtime.
• Familiarity with IMO, IMCA and offshore industry standards and regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Valid offshore certifications listed (HUET with CA-EBS, GWO Sea Survival, Working at Heights, First Aid, Fire Awareness, Manual Handling) and offshore medical certificate.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; GIS or drafting software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor offshore cable installation, burial, jetting, and ROV operations for compliance with technical, contractual, quality, and HSE requirements.
• Review contractor reports, change requests, non-conformances, and as-built documentation.
• Prepare and distribute daily progress reports with installation progress, downtime, and weather delays.
• Attend daily meetings, toolbox talks, inspections, and safety walks; escalate risks as needed.
• Verify contractor adherence to procedures, project specs, and quality management.
• Support incident investigations, quality inspections, and lessons learned sessions.
• Maintain communication with vessel personnel, contractors, survey teams, and onshore stakeholders.

Skills

Offshore renewables experience

Client liaison

English proficiency

Project reporting

HSE awareness

Education

HUET with CA-EBS

GWO Sea Survival

Working at Heights

First Aid

Fire Awareness

Manual Handling

Offshore medical certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS

Drafting software

Job description

Vessel Rep - IAC Cable Trenching

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Job details

Posted

26 October 2026

Start date

15 November 2026

Salary Range

EUR

850

• 850

per&nbspDay

LocationNetherlands

Job type Contract

Discipline Renewable Energy, Offshore Wind

Reference170620

Job Function Client Representative

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Offshore Client Representative to oversee offshore cable installation and post-lay burial activities onboard installation vessels. Acting as the client's representative offshore, you will ensure works are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project requirements, contractual obligations, quality standards, and industry regulations while serving as the key liaison between offshore teams and onshore stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor offshore cable installation, cable burial, jetting, and ROV operations to ensure compliance with technical, contractual, quality, and HSE requirements.
• Review contractor reports, operational records, management of change requests, non-conformance reports, and as-built documentation.
• Prepare and distribute daily progress reports, including installation progress, downtime, weather delays, and key project updates.
• Attend daily meetings, toolbox talks, inspections, and safety walks, escalating risks and concerns as required.
• Verify contractor adherence to approved procedures, project specifications, and quality management requirements.
• Support incident investigations, quality inspections, witnessing activities, and project lessons learned sessions.
• Maintain effective communication with vessel personnel, contractors, survey teams, project management, and onshore representatives.

Key Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar offshore renewables, offshore construction, or subsea cable installation role.
• Strong knowledge of offshore cable laying, cable burial, jetting operations, ROV operations, and marine construction activities.
• Good understanding of offshore construction contracts and the commercial implications of delays, downtime, and operational disruptions.
• Familiarity with IMO, IMCA, and offshore industry standards and regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Valid offshore certifications, including HUET with CA-EBS, GWO Sea Survival, Working at Heights, First Aid, Fire Awareness, and Manual Handling, together with a current offshore medical certificate.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; experience with inspection, auditing, GIS, or drafting software would be advantageous.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.