d2m Services is recruiting, on behalf of its client, an Offshore Trenching Manager to support a subsea fiber optic cable installation project.
The scope includes subsea trenching (cable burial) operations performed from a vessel using jetting trenching systems (crawler-type ROV).
The position is offshore, onboard the vessel, with mobilization and demobilization from Constanța, Romania.
A dedicated technical team is already mobilized onboard (Deputy Project Manager, Technical Lead, pilots and technicians).
Role:
Reporting to Project Management, the Trenching Manager acts as the offshore coordination and interface focal point between the onboard trenching team, onshore management and the client.
Key responsibilities include:
- Acting as the main interface between the onboard trenching team and the client
- Coordinating communication between offshore teams and onshore management
- Following up on the progress of trenching operations onboard the vessel
- Ensuring clear and structured reporting to both client and internal stakeholders
- Supporting project documentation (activity reports, operational tracking)
- Facilitating the resolution of operational issues, in coordination with the Technical Lead and onboard team
- Representing the project offshore in front of the client
Requirements
Experience:
- Experience in offshore trenching operations (subsea cables or pipelines)
- Previous exposure to offshore vessel operations
Technical skills:
- General understanding of trenching operations and equipment (ROV / jetting systems)
- Ability to interact effectively with technical teams onboard
Soft skills:
- Strong coordination and communication skills
- Ability to manage interfaces in an offshore environment
- Structured and reliable in reporting
Languages:
- Professional English required
Benefits
Start Date: 20 May 2026
Duration: Engagement lasts until September 2026
Rotation: Experience 2 exciting offshore rotations, each approximately 45 days long
Location: Based offshore Romania, with mobilization from Constanța
Travel: Convenient door-to-door travel fully covered
