Senior Cable Advisor / Senior Offshore Cable Engineer / Cable Installation Advisor

Abyssal S.A; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job description

***Darlington, UK (commutable – hybrid working available). ***

Primo Marine is a specialist marine consultancy supporting some of the world’s most complex offshore energy and subsea cable projects. As demand for offshore wind, interconnectors and HVDC export systems accelerates, we are looking for an experienced Senior Cable Engineer / Cable Advisor to strengthen our UK team.

This is a hands-on advisory role where your experience will directly influence project safety, execution quality and decision-making for leading developers, contractors and owners worldwide.

Your Role

As a Senior Cable Advisor, you will act as a trusted technical authority across the full cable installation lifecycle, supporting clients from planning through execution.

You will:

• Provide technical advisory services on subsea cable and pipeline installation projects.
• Review and assess contractor installation methodologies, risk assessments and procedures.
• Identify installation risks and propose practical, experience-based mitigation measures.
• Support clients with marine operations safety, constructability and industry best practice.
• Apply lessons learned from previous projects to improve future execution.
• Interface confidently with clients, contractors, insurers and authorities.
• Contribute to internal knowledge development and mentoring within Primo Marine.

About You

You are a senior professional who combines deep offshore cable experience with clear communication and sound judgement.

You bring:

• 12+ years’ experience in offshore cable and/or pipeline installation
• Strong background in subsea power cables (export / inter-array / HVDC) and marine operations
• Engineering-level education (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience reviewing installation methodologies and managing offshore risks