Details:
- Salary: £80,000 - 85,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Edinburgh City of Edinburgh
- Date: 22 hours ago
Description:
Operations Manager
About the Opportunity
We are supporting a specialist engineering and marine services organisation in the search for an experienced Operations Manager to lead the delivery of complex offshore infrastructure projects.
This is a senior leadership position responsible for managing project execution, vessel operations, subcontractors, and client relationships across a portfolio of marine and subsea works. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving operational performance, safety standards, and project success.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the planning and delivery of offshore infrastructure projects, ensuring safe and efficient execution.
* Manage offshore teams, marine assets, and specialist subcontractors throughout the project lifecycle.
* Develop and maintain operational procedures, work methods, and supporting documentation.
* Build and manage relationships with subcontractors and key suppliers.
* Provide operational and technical input during tender and bid activities.
* Act as a primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
* Promote a positive safety culture and ensure compliance with all relevant standards and procedures.
* Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, project performance, and commercial outcomes.
* Support the development and mentoring of operational personnel.
Requirements
* Degree qualified in Engineering, Marine Studies, or a related discipline.
* Proven experience delivering subsea cable installation, cable repair, export cable, array cable, interconnector, or offshore transmission projects.
* Significant experience within offshore, marine, subsea, or offshore wind environments.
* Strong background in project and operational management.
* Experience coordinating vessels, offshore personnel, and specialist subcontractors.
* Commercial awareness with experience supporting tenders and project planning activities.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Strong understanding of offshore operations, logistics, and project delivery environments.
* Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and client-facing project delivery activities.
What's on Offer
* Opportunity to lead technically complex and high-profile offshore projects.
* Senior leadership role with significant influence on operational delivery and future growth.
* Combination of strategic responsibility and hands-on project involvement.
* Flexible working arrangements available.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Long-term career development opportunities within a growing and well-established organisation.
If you would like to discuss the position in more detail, please apply and a consultant will be in touch