Offshore Construction Manager (OCM)

NKT; Sweden; On-site; SEK 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

NKT’s Marine Operations Department seeks an Offshore Construction Manager to lead offshore cable installation projects and coordinate vessel operations. You will supervise multi-disciplinary teams, ensure safe, timely execution, and maintain compliance with project specs and safety standards in a global context.

You will plan and schedule activities, allocate personnel and equipment, oversee ROV, survey, and burial work, report progress and costs, and collaborate with engineers, clients, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Marine Engineering, or similar.
• 10+ years’ experience in offshore construction or engineering roles.
• Experience with offshore cable installation, ROV, and marine operations.
• Knowledge of risk assessment, permit to work, and safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule cable installation and offshore construction activities
• Allocate personnel, equipment, and materials for project execution
• Oversee cable laying, ROV, survey, and burial operations
• Ensure quality control, safety compliance, and risk assessments
• Report progress, manage costs, and address operational issues

Skills

Offshore project management

Team leadership

Risk assessment

Safety systems

Vessel operations coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Marine Engineering

Tools

ROV operations

Cable installation

Permit to work

Job description

Oversee offshore cable installation and vessel operations
Join NKT’s Marine Operations Department as an Offshore Construction Manager for the NKT Fleet and playa central rolein delivering offshore cable installation projects that support the green transition. In this position, you will coordinate vessel operations, manage offshore teams, and ensure safe andtimelyproject execution within a global environment. Are you ready to take responsibility for complex offshore construction activities?
Coordinate offshore construction and vessel operations execution

As Offshore Construction Manager, youare responsible forthe safe, efficient, andtimelyexecution of offshore construction activities related to cable installation. Acting as the most senior authority offshore, you coordinate vessel operations, supervise multidisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and contractual obligations. You work closely with engineers, client representatives, marine crew and subcontractors to manage daily activities and resolve operational challenges.

Your responsibility will be to:
• Plan and schedule cable installation and offshore construction activities
• Allocate personnel, equipment, and materials for project execution
• Oversee cable laying, ROV, survey, and burial operations
• Ensure quality control, safety compliance, and risk assessments
• Report progress, manage costs, and address operational issues

This role isoffshore basedonrotation periods at sea. You report to theDirectorMarine Operations and work closely with onshore and offshore teams across locations.

Experienced offshore professional managing complex marine projects
You bring organization and accountability to your work and handle high-pressure offshore settings with steady focus. You collaborate effectively with diverse teams and communicate clearly with stakeholders from different disciplines. You take initiative, make considered decisions, and maintain a clear focus on safety and quality in daily operations.

You also have:
• Preferably a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Marine Engineering, or similar.
• 10+ years’ experience in offshore construction or engineering roles
• Experience with offshore cable installation, ROV, and marine operations
• Knowledge of risk assessment, permit to work, and safety systems
• Experience managing vessel crew and multidisciplinary offshore teams

Contribute to sustainable offshore projects in global environment
NKT is committed to developing a diverse organization and culture where people of different backgrounds can grow and develop. We havean open and transparent culture on board, with good cooperation between marine and operations. We believe these values enable long-term performance and commitment, as well as a welcoming culture and great work environment on board.
In this role, you will be part of a collaborative international team working on offshore cable installation projects that contribute to renewable energy infrastructure. You will have opportunities to develop your skills across complex marine operations while working closely with experienced colleagues in a global setting.

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We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 30 August.Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. If you have any questions about the role, you are welcome to contact Crewing Manager Rowley Rademaker at [e-mail].
For inquiries about the recruitment process, please reach out to Crewing Officer Danielle Alkemade at [e-mail].