Offshore Subsea Testing & Validation Consultant

Role Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Offshore Subsea Testing & Validation Consultant to support the qualification, testing and commercial readiness of an innovative subsea cable technology intended for floating offshore wind applications.
The successful consultant will act as the technical lead for offshore validation activities, helping define testing requirements, identify suitable offshore assets and test locations, coordinate stakeholders, and oversee the execution of a real-world offshore testing programme.
This is not a design role.
The focus is on proving technology performance in operational offshore environments and helping transition the product from development into commercial deployment.

Key Responsibilities
Offshore Testing Strategy
• Define and develop the offshore validation programme
• Create testing methodologies and acceptance criteria
• Establish load cases and operational scenarios
• Define environmental and mechanical testing requirements
• Ensure testing replicates real-world floating wind conditions
Technical Validation & Qualification
• Review engineering assumptions and design requirements
• Validate product performance against expected offshore operating conditions
• Support technical assurance activities
• Assist in preparing evidence required for customer acceptance and future certification
Offshore Execution
• Identify suitable offshore platforms, assets or demonstration opportunities
• Support engagement with offshore operators, developers and installation partners
• Assist with deployment planning and offshore logistics
• Provide technical oversight during offshore testing activities
Compliance & Standards
• Ensure testing programmes align with relevant offshore industry standards
• Advise on:
○ DNV requirements
○ API standards
○ Offshore wind best practice
○ Subsea qualification processes
Stakeholder Management
• Work closely with:
○ Internal engineering teams
○ Product development teams
○ Offshore contractors
○ Potential customers
○ Certification bodies
○ Technology partners

Required Experience
Candidates should demonstrate experience in several of the following areas:
• Offshore wind
• Floating offshore wind
• Subsea engineering
• Dynamic cable systems
• Subsea cable accessories
• Offshore oil & gas
• Offshore testing programmes
• Subsea qualification programmes
• Cable installation
• Testing & termination (T&T)
• Product validation
• Verification & certification activities

Ideal Background
The ideal candidate is likely to come from one of the following areas:
• Senior Subsea Engineer
• Offshore Cable Engineer
• Offshore Testing Manager
• Offshore Installation Manager
• Subsea Product Engineer
• Dynamic Cable Specialist
• Offshore Wind Technical Consultant
• Subsea Project Manager
• Marine Operations Consultant

Desirable Experience
• Floating wind projects
• Dynamic export cables
• Cable protection systems
• Bend stiffener systems
• Umbilicals and risers
• Wet-mate or subsea connectors
• Offshore demonstration campaigns
• Technology qualification and commercialisation
• Interaction with DNV and offshore certification processes

Key Deliverables
• Offshore test strategy
• Validation plan
• Load case definition
• Offshore partner identification
• Deployment roadmap
• Testing oversight
• Qualification evidence package
• Commercial readiness recommendations

Candidate Profile
The successful consultant will be a practical offshore professional who combines:
• Strong engineering credibility
• Real-world offshore experience
• Knowledge of subsea infrastructure
• Ability to translate technical concepts into operational testing programmes
• Existing network across offshore wind, subsea, oil & gas or marine industries