Operations Manager - Subsea Cable Expert - Landfall

Jifmar is a worldwide maritime operator. As a core business we charter workboats for our clients. But Jifmar is much more than just a charterer, we provide our clients a real support to the creation of their maritime project. Since its creation in 2005, Jifmar has been able to differentiate itself by offering its customers a tailor-made service and pushing back the boundaries of what is available in the maritime industry based on innovation. For Jifmar, innovation is a driver.

A strategic position within a fast-growing company

An international dimension with large-scale projects

The opportunity to work on varied and stimulating assignments

A caring and collaborative working environment.

Your Role

As a key technical and operational expert, you will oversee cable landfall projects from tendering and engineering phases through to offshore and onshore execution. You will play a critical role in project delivery, client relationships and business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical preparation and execution of subsea cable landfall projects, ensuring safe, efficient and cost-effective delivery.
• Support tendering and business development activities through installation strategy development, technical input, planning, costing and risk assessment.
• Validation of pull-in methods: HDD, open-cut trench, direct pull.
• Analyse survey data (bathymetry, geophysics and geotechnics) and define installation and burial methodologies according to site conditions.
• Supervise offshore and onshore operations, ensuring operational excellence, HSE compliance and cable integrity throughout all critical phases.
• Real‑time coordination between marine and onshore teams: pull‑in, HDD preparation, TJB, burial, surveys.
• Manage inspection, maintenance and repair activities in the nearshore environment.
• Act as the technical focal point for clients, subcontractors and suppliers, defending technical solutions and ensuring successful project delivery.
• Lead project performance including schedule, budget, reporting, contractual risk management, variation orders and claims.

More informations :

• Permanent Contract
• Location : Aix-En-Provence, frequent international travel
• Salary : Based on experience

Profile :

Qualifications & Experience

• Engineering degree in Maritime, Offshore, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 to 12 years of experience within the subsea cable industry.
• Significant hands‑on experience in cable landfall and shore‑end operations.
• Proven experience managing complex offshore and nearshore projects from tendering through execution.
• Strong understanding of cable installation constraints, pulling operations, cable protection systems and survey data interpretation.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams including marine assets, survey, diving, ROV and civil works activities.
• Knowledge of offshore and marine industry standards (DNV, BV or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Fluent in English and French.

Personal Skills

• Strong field leadership and ability to operate autonomously.
• Strong client‑facing and communication skills.
• Ability to build credibility with end clients, contractors and stakeholders.
• Business‑oriented mindset with a proven ability to contribute to securing new contracts.
• Hands‑on, energetic and solution‑driven approach.
• Strong international mobility and willingness to travel extensively.