We ARE looking for a Works Manager (Offshore) for the operational execution of the Rock Bag protection scope for a Cables project, managing subsea cable protection and stabilization works on board a DPII offshore support vessel.

You will lead a team of Site Superintendents, ROV Pilots, and Offshore Engineers, reporting directly to the Offshore Project Manager.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

Organize and plan the daily offshore works, ensuring rock bag deployment aligns with the overall project schedule.
Focus on the optimization and execution of the rock bag installation scope, ensuring precise placement around cable protection systems (CPS).
Take care of the client's needs (internal and external), maintaining strong communication with RTE and other project stakeholders.
Contribute to the efficient realization of project activities, proactively addressing free-span corrections and seabed stabilization challenges.
Manage QHSE-S standards rigorously, keeping the project within time and budget while operating in the challenging tidal conditions of the English Channel.
Work closely with Superintendents, ROV teams, and Project Engineers on site to coordinate daily operations.
Coordinate the operational staff, including vessel crew, deck teams, and offshore technicians, ensuring seamless shift handovers and clear task delegation.
Oversee logistics and material handling, ensuring rock bag supplies are managed efficiently on board.
Ensure accurate daily production reporting and as-built documentation for client handover.

Requirements / Your profile:

Master's degree in (Civil) Engineering, preferably with a specialization in construction, marine, or offshore engineering, or equivalent by experience.
Minimum 5 years of experience with complex offshore engineering projects, with proven exposure to subsea cable protection, rock installation, and/or ROV-deployed works.
Willing to go offshore in rotations for long periods (project runs from July to November 2026).
Autonomous and a problem-solver by nature, capable of making real-time decisions under challenging marine conditions.
Hands-on mentality with a strong focus on precision and quality.
Strong teamwork values, able to lead and motivate a multidisciplinary offshore crew.
Working abroad on projects for longer periods is no issue.
English is mandatory; French is a strong asset (given the project location in France and client interactions).
ONLY FOR EU PASSPORT HOLDERS!

Location: Offshore (French coast)
Contract type: Freelance/Self-Employed
Project duration: 27/07/2026 - 03/11/2026
Rotations: 4 weeks on / 4 weeks off

Works Manager (Offshore) - Rock bag scope