Company: Primo Marine
Location: Darlington
Posted: May 5th, 2026
***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.
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.
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.
Hybrid working – office, home or other Primo locations (UK, NL, DE, DK)
25 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!
Who are we?
At Primo, our clients are at the center of everything we do. With over 300 projects under our belt, we bring deep industry knowledge to every job. We value the fun and joy of working together, both with our clients and within our team. We believe in teamwork, sharing the workload, and investing in activities together.
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