Cable Lay Supervisor - DEME Group

Cable Lay Superintendent
Location: EU & UK Waters
Start date: 11/08/2025
End date: 31/12/2025
Type: Freelance
Rotations: 5 weeks on, 5 weeks off
Hours: 12 hours a day
Projects: x2 projects - one UK & one EU. 
 
 
Description:
 
Client information 
The Client is a world leader in the highly specialised fields of dredging, solutions for the offshore energy market, infra marine and environmental works. With more than 140 years of experience and 5,200 highly skilled professionals, we bring tailor-made solutions, innovation and new technologies to our customers’ projects, ensuring that they are performed safely, efficiently and cost-effectively. 

Department Description and responsibilities  
Offshore is a global solutions provider in the offshore oil, gas and renewables industry. We have an unrivalled track record in the transport and installation of foundations, turbines, inter-array cables, export cables and substations for offshore wind farms. In the oil & gas industry we are experts in landfalls and civil works, rock placement, heavy lift, umbilical’s and installation and decommissioning services. By operating a high-tech and versatile fleet of vessels we offer flexible solutions for the most complex offshore energy projects.

As a Cable Lay Superintendent, you will be responsible for the Loading, transporting and installation of subsea cables. With your extensive experience in cable laying operations, you will lead a team on board and will coordinate all the necessary works and stakeholders to make sure cable is laid in the safest and optimal way.

Primary Tasks and responsibilities  
• Make sure all cable related operations are done with the highest level of safety and optimal way.
• Lead a team of 10 to 15 members (foremen and operators).
• Hold the shift handover meetings with the team on board.
• Liaise with colleagues on the bridge and surveyors for an optimal cable operation.
• Daily contact with the client representatives during the operations. You will answer their questions about the progress and technical aspects of the operations.
• Run and supervise all operations on the back-deck. This includes the operability of the Cable, installation System (CIS), ROVs, cranes and other equipment on board.
• Take care of the integrity of the cable during loading, transporting and installation phases.
• Do a daily log of activities performed.
• Report to the Offshore Installation Manager.

Technical profile requirements  
• At least 5 years of experience in submarine cable installation, demonstrated through several years of experience in Cable Lay Superintendent or similar roles.
• A strong commitment to prioritizing safety and adhering to safety protocols and guidelines.
• Proven leadership abilities and exceptional communication skills to effectively manage and lead a diverse team.
• Stress resistant and you can work well in demanding work environments.
• Flexibility on the working rotation.

Non-Technical profile requirements  
-Strong communication skills 
-Good knowledge & experience with MS Office 
-Good command of English, both written and spoken 
-Fit for Offshore work. 

Methodology/Certification requirements  
1. Full GWO
• GWO Manual handling.
• GWO Sea survival.
• GWO Working at heights.
• GWO Fire awareness
• GWO first aid

2. HUET-CA-EBS
3. Chester step (30 cm step)
4. Offshore Medical (Nogepa)
5. Passport
6. WP & Visa depending on the Project Location

Language proficiencies  
-Fluent speaking and writing English, proficiency in other languages is a major plus.