Offshore Package Manager
| Job Type | Contract or Temp |
| Area | Tyne and Wear, England |
| Sector | Engineering - Project Management |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | 718712 |
- Description
- Our client is looking for an Offshore Package Manager to work on a long-term subsea cable installation project on a contract basis.
The Role
Leads all offshore delivery activities related to the subsea cable installation, ensuring that offshore works are executed safely and efficiently in line with the Employer’s requirements. The Offshore Package Manager is responsible for managing the end-to-end delivery of the offshore scope, from readiness planning through to installation, post-lay inspection, and handover. This includes subcontractor coordination, overseeing their marine operations, vessel mobilisation, and the implementation of interface protocols with adjacent packages. The role demands a strong focus on operational execution, and programme control.
Key Duties
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee the execution of all offshore installation activities, including marine operations, cable lay, trenching, and cable protection.
- Work closely with offshore installation subcontractors, vessel providers, and marine warranty surveyors to ensure readiness, compliance and delivery.
- Manage offshore interfaces with other packages, such as landfall HDD and onshore works.
- Monitor offshore schedule and performance; identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Ensure all offshore works comply with marine permitting, HSE standards, and project-specific marine coordination procedures.
- Experience managing offshore cable installation scopes.
- Strong knowledge of marine operations, subsea construction methods, and vessel logistics.
- Understanding of applicable HSE legislation, marine consents, and risk management in offshore environments.
- Proven ability to manage subcontractors and offshore delivery interfaces. Relevant degree or equivalent advantageous.