The Operations Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient, and profitable execution of offshore projects, ensuring alignment with company strategy, client requirements, and industry standards. The role oversees daily operations, vessel and asset utilization, logistics, and project support functions, acting as the key interface within project teams, between engineering, project support, project leadership, fleet management, and corporate leadership.
This role will require occasional travel to project sites, supplier facilities and offshore locations.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Operational Leadership
- Plan, coordinate and supervise offshore operations across the project (cable lay, trenching, subsea construction, SURF, etc.).
- Ensure compliance with HSEQ policies, international standards, and client specifications.
- Monitor project performance against schedule, budget, and KPIs, implementing corrective actions where required.
- Manage vessels and asset deployment, ensuring optimal utilization of fleet and equipment.
- Ensure readiness of assets for operation.
- Ensure the required competent personnel are mobilized on the project.
Project & Execution Support
- Provide operational input during tendering and project planning phases.
- Organise and oversee mobilisation/demobilisation activities, port calls and load-out operations.
- Ensure technical and operational readiness of vessels, equipment and crews.
- Liaise with Project Managers, Engineering, Supply Chain and Marine teams to resolve operational challenges.
Commercial & Client Interface
- Represent the Company in operational discussions with clients, partners and subcontractors.
- Monitor contract execution, ensuring compliance with terms and supporting claim/variation processes when applicable.
- Identify and implement opportunities to optimize costs and improve efficiency.
- Understands the financial implications of budget management.
Logistics & Operations
- Oversee logistics operations including international shipping, customs clearance, warehousing and distribution for offshore campaigns.
- Ensure compliance with export control, trade regulations and CHSE requirements.
- Manage mobilisation/demobilisation of offshore equipment, vessels and personnel.
- Lead and develop onshore and offshore operations teams, ensuring competency and readiness).
- Ensure effective resource planning for project execution, including rotation schedules, logistics, and training
- Promote a strong safety culture and continuous improvement mindset.
Key Tasks
- Develop and implement strategies for meeting environmental legislation requirements.
- Manage the preparation and submission of environmental impact assessments and consent applications.
- Provide technical support on sustainability measures, CO2 reporting, and ECI calculations.
- Liaise with internal teams and external regulatory agencies to obtain necessary approvals.
- Maintain documentation and reporting standards for sustainability compliance.
- Monitor and evaluate legislative changes affecting the project and advise on necessary actions.
- Review permit responsibility matrix and ensure suitability.
Education and Qualifications Specific to Role
Essential Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering, Marine or related discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
Desirable Qualifications or Equivalent Experience
- Good experience in shallow water and intertidal.
Please note that Enshore Subsea is not currently able to offer sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa route. We welcome applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK through alternative immigration routes that do not require Skilled Worker sponsorship now or in the future.
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