Offshore Installation Interface Manager

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Interface Manager to join our marine installation team, supporting major offshore delivery projects and managing communication with clients and third-party asset owners.

Manage interfaces with clients and third-party asset owners

As part of the Installation department, you will work in a global, demanding project environment, supporting the timely delivery of marine crossings involving existing submarine infrastructure, including in-service and out-of-service pipelines and cables.

You will support the Project Installation Manager and Lead Engineer, coordinating interfaces across internal teams, subcontractors, clients and third-party asset owners through planning, execution and close-out.

In this role, you will help manage all project interfaces related to marine crossings, ensuring technical, operational and stakeholder requirements are aligned to support compliant delivery.

Key responsibilities include

• Act as the single point of contact for the client's Crossing Interface Manager.
• Build and maintain positive, productive relationships with clients and third-party asset owners to support effective marine crossing delivery.
• Coordinate interfaces across project teams, subcontractors and external stakeholders to ensure effective integration and alignment.
• Maintain accurate records of interface agreements, requirements, changes, risks and issue resolution.
• Develop and manage a forward-looking marine crossing roadmap, including key requirements and dependencies.
• Review and coordinate third-party technical and operational requirements relating to crossing design, agreements, specifications and vessel operations.
• Support the development of crossing methodology concepts with the marine engineering team and subcontractors, and align these with external stakeholders.
• Facilitate risk workshops with third-party asset owners, supported by marine engineering, H&S teams and subcontractors, including HIRAs, HAZIDs and HAZOPs where required.
• Manage identified risks through to close-out in collaboration with the marine engineering team and subcontractors.
• Support the development and review of detailed engineering procedures and as-built documentation packages.
• Prepare and present interface status reports covering progress, risks and key issues.
• Maintain a solid understanding of contract terms and scope to support communication, delivery and claims management.

Key attributes and skills

• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective internal and external relationships.
• Collaborative, motivated, and self-managing, with a technical interest and a sense of responsibility.
• Able to adjust to shifting priorities, with the ability to manage changing priorities and deliver high-quality work to deadline.
• Experienced in resolving issues, balancing competing demands and managing sensitive stakeholder situations.
• Previous engagement with project-specific third-party asset owners.
• A UK-based candidate with easy access to client and third-party facilities in Glasgow and Aberdeen would be preferred.

Qualifications

You will have demonstrated experience in interface management, or a similar role, within the offshore construction industry. Experience in offshore EPCI projects, particularly subsea cable projects. Around 10 years' experience in offshore projects.

In addition, your CV should demonstrate:

• A BSc, an MSc, in Marine Engineering, Project Management or a related field.
• A solid understanding of project management and integration processes.
• Good organizational and coordination skills.
• Project management training or related courses would be beneficial.

Join us connecting a greener world!

NKT is committed to building a diverse organization and a culture where people from different backgrounds can thrive and are inspired to perform at their best. We believe that a diverse organization enables sustainable performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture makes for a better place to work.

Please apply via our website by 30th June 2026. Interviews and recruitment will take place on a rolling basis. Personality and capacity testing may form part of the recruitment process. Please note that, due to GDPR, we cannot accept applications by email.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Director Project Installation Management Emelie Järlid or Jonas Carlson. For questions about the recruitment process, please contact Claire Carney.

We are looking forward to receiving your application!