Seabed Intervention Manager

We are Seaway7, a diverse group of innovators, change makers and leaders in the delivery of fixed offshore wind projects. What we do makes a difference to our planet and the future, by bringing sustainable, renewable energy to the world.

About the Role

Seaway7 is seeking a knowledgeable Seabed Intervention Manager to lead our geoscience and seabed engineering activities within the Engineering Function. This is a pivotal role in shaping the technical strategy, managing resources, and advancing excellence in offshore wind foundation and cable installation projects. You will be responsible for developing your team’s technical capabilities and transferable skills, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to the highest standards. Your expertise will help us manage ground risk effectively and maintain our reputation for safe, efficient, and innovative seabed intervention solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Define and implement technical strategy for seabed intervention activities. Oversee survey acquisition planning and execution, ensuring robust QC of geophysical and geotechnical data processing. Identify and mitigate geohazards and ground condition risks impacting offshore wind developments.

• Team Development: Lead and inspire a team of geoscience professionals, cultivating growth in technical and transferable skills. Provide clear goals, constructive feedback, and career development opportunities.

• Resource Planning: Plan engineering resources (people and tasks) to meet project deadlines. Manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.

• Industry Engagement: Stay ahead of industry trends and best practices in offshore renewables. Understand foundation and cable installation processes and their contractual risk implications.

What We're Looking For

• Education: A degree in Geoscience or a related field, with a solid grasp of fundamental principles.

• Experience: Proven geoscience industry experience in survey acquisition, data analysis, or design works. Knowledge of geohazards and their impact on offshore wind farm development. Commercial awareness of ground risk, including foreseen and unforeseen conditions. Construction experience in offshore wind projects.

• Leadership: Demonstrable line management experience and ability to set vision and strategy.

• Planning: Skilled in resource allocation and project management.

Core Competencies

• Vision & Strategy: Ability to set clear direction and inspire the team.

• Communication: Clear articulation, active listening, and skills in resolving conflicts.

• Organisational Skills: Effective time and project management.

• Empathy & Emotional Intelligence: Supportive and inclusive leadership.

• Change Management & Innovation: Handle transitions smoothly and encourage new ideas.

• Integrity: High ethical standards and trustworthiness.

Why Join Us?

At Seaway7, you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team focused on delivering sustainable energy solutions. We offer opportunities for professional growth, a culture of inclusion, and the opportunity to play a role in advancing the offshore renewables sector.

We offer the opportunity to create a future to be proud of for generations to come. Whatever the role, wherever the location, at Seaway7, everyone plays a part in making renewable energy possible.

This is more than a place to work, this is a place to bring your energy. A place to belong, and feel part of a team which will back you every step of the way.

Alongside this, we provide an environment for you to feel at your best – in-and-outside of work, with great perks to support your health, wealth and wellbeing. We offer comprehensive benefits which vary by location according to local requirements, as well as our global benefits which include:

• CAREER DEVELOPMENT – We support your continuous development to craft a career you love. You will have the opportunity to grow in Seaway7 or across the Subsea7 Group to suit your interests and goals.

• FLEXIBILITY – We want our employees to thrive. This is why we offer a working from home options that gives employees some flexibility whilst balancing this with highly valued face to face time that keeps our team spirit at the center.

• WELLBEING – Our extensive wellbeing offering is focused on mind, body, connection, and helping our employees to thrive. We have an excellent employee assistance programme which offers support for a range of work related or private matters.

• CONNECT – Our employee networks create a sense of community. Get involved in the planning or just enjoy perks! From paddle boarding, ski trips, running and cycle groups, to family days and summer parties. Join conversations on topics that matter such as inclusion and culture, and live our sustainability value by joining community beach cleans and plogging.

Our passionate employees make it all happen.