Job description

Project Manager - Fibre Optic Cable Deployment & Recovery

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

About the Role

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

The role will initially be shore-based, focusing on project planning, equipment assessment, mobilisation and operational preparation. Remote-based candidates will be considered.

As the project progresses, the successful candidate will move offshore to provide hands-on support with rigging, cable deployment equipment and operational oversight onboard the vessel.

This role would suit an experienced Project Manager, Party Manager, Party Chief, Survey Manager or similar offshore professional with a strong background in seabed cable installation and deployment operations.

Key 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.

Essential Experience

Candidates should have:

• 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

Candidates should be able to demonstrate relevant experience in subsea/seabed cable installation, deployment, recovery or associated offshore operations.

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.