At a Glance
- Tasks: Support submarine cable repair operations offshore in the Baltic Sea.
- Company: Major submarine cable systems provider focused on energy transition.
- Benefits: Competitive compensation and unique offshore work experience.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for career growth in a cutting-edge industry.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and contribute to vital energy projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in offshore engineering and strong HSE focus required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 55200 £ per year.
Location: Baltic Sea (offshore campaign), plus onshore mobilisation base
Work mode: Offshore (vessel-based) during the campaign
Contract type: Contract
Start date: Around week 34 (August 2026)
Duration: 1 month
Compensation: Competitive
Travel: Offshore mobilisation for the repair campaign
Right to work / visa: Must be eligible to work / be mobilised in the EU
Project reference: Submarine cable repair - Baltic Sea
Client: major submarine cable systems provider
About the client: Our client is a confidential major submarine cable systems provider, delivering high-voltage cable systems and offshore installation, repair and maintenance for the energy transition (offshore wind, interconnectors and power transmission). Established engineering, offshore and QHSE teams support the full campaign from survey and engineering through to offshore execution.
Project scope: The assignment provides offshore operational support during a submarine cable repair campaign in the Baltic Sea. Working back-to-back with the client's engineering, the Field Engineer helps maintain continuity and execution excellence throughout the offshore campaign, supporting the interface between vessel operations and engineering. Offshore, for weeks 34 to 38 (2026), with an urgent mobilisation.
Role overview: To provide offshore field engineering support to a submarine cable repair campaign, maintaining continuity and execution excellence between vessel operations and engineering. Reporting line: You will work back-to-back with the client's engineering team and the offshore operations, on the repair vessel and campaign.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide offshore operational support throughout the submarine cable repair campaign
- Work back-to-back with the client's engineering to maintain continuity and execution excellence
- Support offshore execution and the interface between vessel operations and engineering
- Report progress and technical issues during the campaign
Key deliverables:
- Offshore operational support provided throughout the repair campaign
- Continuity and execution excellence maintained with engineering
- Vessel-engineering interface supported and progress reported
Requirements:
- Must-have: Offshore field / operations engineering on subsea cable or subsea / offshore construction projects
- Must-have: Able to work back-to-back offshore and maintain execution continuity
- Must-have: Strong offshore HSE and execution focus
- Nice-to-have: Submarine cable repair or installation experience; Baltic / North Sea experience
- Certifications: Valid offshore certifications for offshore mobilisation
Field engineer - Offshore cable maintenance employer: AVENTA
As a leading employer in the offshore engineering sector, we offer our Lead Process Engineers a dynamic and collaborative work environment in the vibrant London area. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our comprehensive training programmes and opportunities for international project involvement, allowing you to enhance your technical expertise while working alongside top professionals across the globe. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation, teamwork, and the successful delivery of complex engineering projects.
