Operations Manager - Subsea Cables in Burntisland, Fife

The Company has grown to become one of the world leaders in the marine and environmental services industry, currently employing around 800 dedicated members of staff. Providing clients with services ranging from terminal operations to subsea cable repair, we are committed to employing dedicated and skilled staff who are looking for a career that offers stability, genuine career progression, and recognition.

Our core values support the Company’s mission and decision-making and provide a benchmark for everything that we believe in. They are the Company’s fundamental beliefs and are integrated into every employee process, shaping the Company’s culture for future success.

The Role: The Operations Manager plays a central leadership role in delivering complex offshore projects across the UK and North West Europe, with a primary focus on subsea cable installation and repair. You will oversee vessel operations, offshore teams, subcontractors, and client relationships, ensuring safe, efficient, and high quality project execution within the Subsea Services division at Briggs Marine. This role combines operational leadership, technical oversight, and strategic project delivery, making it ideal for an experienced offshore professional seeking a high impact position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Offshore project delivery — Lead the planning and execution of subsea cable installation and repair projects, coordinating offshore teams, vessels, and key subcontractors.
• Operational leadership — Manage and develop the offshore operations team, maintain competency matrices, and mentor staff to build capability and experience.
• Technical governance — Produce and maintain departmental procedures, method statements, and operational documentation for marine installation and repair activities.
• Subcontractor management — Manage critical subcontractors and develop long term strategic partnerships that support reliable offshore project delivery.
• Tender & commercial support — Provide technical input during tender development to identify safe, economical, and effective installation methodologies.
• Client interface — Act as a key point of contact for existing and prospective subsea clients, ensuring strong communication and alignment throughout project lifecycles.
• HSE leadership — Champion Health, Safety, and Environmental performance, modelling best practice and ensuring full compliance with company policies and industry standards.
• Continuous improvement — Identify and promote opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and enhance operational performance without compromising safety or quality.

The Candidate:

• Engineering degree (marine, mechanical, electrical, civil, or related discipline).
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in subsea cables, offshore construction, or marine operations.
• Strong project management background within subsea cable or offshore wind sectors.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across internal teams, stakeholders, and clients.
• Solid understanding of vessel operations and offshore project logistics.

What this role offers:

• Leadership of high profile offshore projects across the UK and NW Europe.
• Opportunity to shape operational standards and influence strategic delivery within a growing subsea division.
• A role with both technical depth and strategic impact, suited to experienced offshore professionals.
• Regular travel and delivering work in the offshore environment is a key element of this role.

What’s in it for you? We offer an excellent package, including a pension, life assurance, the Cycle to Work scheme, and more, along with opportunities for on-the-job training and career progression within a stable environment. Flexible working options are also available.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all protected characteristics and are committed to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment, and onboarding process.

The next steps: You must be able to provide relevant documentation confirming that you have the right to work in the UK. Please send applications or feel free to call for further information.