Cable Specialist - Offshore Survey

Stephenson Operations ISO 9001; Norwich; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading offshore engineering company is seeking a Cable Specialist for an offshore survey project. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in submarine cable laying and protection. Responsibilities include acting as a technical reference on vessels, supporting cable laying methodologies, and maintaining quality records. Fluency in Italian or English is necessary. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, along with a dynamic field environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in submarine cable laying and/or protection.
• Strong design-phase experience in cable systems is an alternative.
• Participation in 1–2 onboard survey projects in the last 5 years.
• Fluency in Italian or English is required.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as Cable Specialist onboard survey vessels.
• Support and advise on cable laying and protection methodologies.
• Serve as a technical reference point during survey operations.
• Provide input on cable routing and engineering strategies.
• Maintain technical records and support QA/QC procedures.

Skills

Cable laying

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Technical reference point

Job description

Sector: Submarine Cable | Offshore Survey | Marine Engineering

Point of Contact: Agapi

Contact Phone: [phone]

Job Reference Number: 2025-192

One of our prominent clients is looking for a Cable Specialist - Offshore Survey.

WHO WE ARE

SA Operations specializes in the recruitment of highly skilled professionals for offshore and onshore projects. We offer comprehensive head‑hunting, payroll, and recruitment solutions for Oil & Gas and the renewables industry. At SA Operations, we ensure friendly service, are customer‑oriented, and guarantee the ideal match between client requirements and candidates within the maritime, offshore, and energy industries. For more information, please visit our website at www.sa-world.com and our LinkedIn page at www.linkedin.com/company/saworld.

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

Our client is involved in a major energy infrastructure project in Italy focused on the installation of high‑voltage submarine power cables across nearshore and offshore areas. The project involves staggered mobilization phases and plays a key role in regional energy development.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Cable Specialist onboard survey vessels
• Support and advise on cable laying and protection methodologies
• Serve as a technical reference point during survey operations
• Provide input on cable routing and engineering strategies
• Maintain technical records and support QA/QC procedures

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in submarine cable laying and/or protection
• Alternatively, strong design‑phase experience in cable systems
• Participated in at least 1–2 onboard survey projects in the last 5 years
• Fluent in Italian or English
• Strong communication and coordination skills

Others

• Required documents: CV (with GDPR consent), valid ID, and availability declaration (template provided upon selection)

How to Apply?

Apply for the role of Cable Specialist - Offshore Survey by clicking ‘Apply’. If you have specific questions related to the vacancy, please contact SA Operations via email at [e-mail].

The recruiter responsible for this vacancy is: Agapi