Project Manager

About the Position

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support a specialist Fibre Optic Cable Deployment and Recovery project.

Location: UK-based / Remote initially, with offshore mobilisation

Start Date: ASAP - shore-based

Offshore Campaign: Expected June/July 2027

Duration: Approximately 2 months offshore (TBC)

CV: Required

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and scoping of fibre optic cable deployment and recovery activities.
• Assess and advise on equipment inventory, suitability and mobilisation requirements.
• Provide technical input into vessel and equipment suitability.
• Support mobilisation, preparation and offshore project execution.
• Oversee and assist with rigging and deployment equipment setup.
• Provide offshore operational supervision and hands-on support.
• Assist with the safe and efficient deployment and recovery of cable.
• Work closely with vessel crews and offshore project teams.
• Provide practical solutions to technical and operational challenges.
• Support the successful delivery of the project from mobilisation through to completion.

Requirements

• Previous seabed/subsea cable installation experience, including trenched and untrenched operations.
• Experience advising on, installing and operating cable deployment equipment.
• A strong hands-on approach to equipment operation and project execution.
• Previous offshore supervisory or project management experience.
• Experience assessing vessel and equipment suitability.
• Strong planning, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary offshore teams.
• A strong commitment to safe working practices.

Suitable Backgrounds

Applications are particularly welcomed from candidates with experience as:

• Project Manager
• Offshore Project Manager
• Party Manager
• Party Chief
• Survey Manager
• Chief Surveyor
• Offshore Supervisor

Project Timeline

The initial phase is expected to commence ASAP on a shore-based basis, supporting project planning and preparation.

The offshore phase is currently anticipated for June/July 2027, with an expected duration of approximately 2 months, subject to final project schedules.

Apply

If you have the relevant seabed cable installation, deployment equipment and offshore project experience, we would be interested in reviewing your CV.

Please submit your CV highlighting relevant experience in fibre optic/subsea cable projects, cable deployment equipment and offshore project execution.

Contact Information:

Marc Herbert

Consultant

+44 737 554 4078

[email protected]