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

***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
• Ability to work independently while contributing actively to a collaborative team
• Calm, structured decision-making in complex or changing project environments
• Interest in renewable energy and sustainability (strong plus)

Please note: This role requires you to live within commuting distance of our Darlington office .

Why Join Primo Marine

• Hybrid working – office, home or other Primo locations (UK, NL, DE, DK)
• 30 days annual leave (with option to buy more)
• Competitive bonus scheme linked to personal and company performance
• Pension scheme (country-specific)
• Flexible working hours – you manage your schedule
• Continuous development via the Primo Academy
• Strong, informal company culture with real technical depth and collaboration

• “It is critical to work in an environment where you can be yourself and trust your colleagues. I have found this at Primo Marine.”
• — Femi, Senior Expert
• Are you a Primo? A great communicator, having the expertise and growing together - that’s what we do at Primo Marine. Apply now and be part of the journey!