Crewing Manager

Maritieme Vacaturebank; Dubai; Presencial; AED 180.000 - 260.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Jifmar Group in Dubai is seeking an experienced Crewing and HR professional to oversee crew scheduling, recruitment, and payroll administration for maritime operations. You will ensure regulatory compliance, manage budgets, and lead a small team in a fast-paced, international environment.

The role requires strong leadership, maritime knowledge, and excellent stakeholder management to support growth and operational excellence in a dynamic company.

Formación

• Proven experience in crewing or maritime operations with team management responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of maritime regulations and labour law.
• Experience in budget management and cost optimisation.
• Fluent English and good command of Microsoft Office.
• Highly organised, proactive and able to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong leadership, with integrity, discretion and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Good knowledge of GCC active (I)NOCs’ crew compliance rules and visa requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee and optimise crew schedules in compliance with operational and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure the right competencies are assigned to the right vessel at the right time.
• Manage absences, special leave requests and arrange necessary replacements.
• Coordinate crew rotations and ensure continuity of operations.
• Monitor working hours, rest periods and provide out-of-hours support when required.
• Anticipate hiring needs and lead recruitment of seagoing personnel.
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline through schools, agencies and partnerships.
• Supervise variable payroll elements and ensure administrative compliance.
• Manage relationships with manning agencies and optimise associated costs.
• Prepare and monitor the crewing budget with a focus on cost efficiency.
• Identify training needs and ensure validity of certifications and crew documentation.
• Maintain the competency matrix and support crew development initiatives.
• Support career progression and promote internal mobility opportunities.
• Implement retention strategies to reduce crew turnover.
• Produce HR reports and monitor key indicators (headcount, budget, manning usage).

Conocimientos

Proven crewing/maritime operations exp

Team management

Leadership

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Founded in 2005, Jifmar Group has established itself as a leader in maritime services.

Operating across three continents with more than 850 employees, we deliver turnkey solutions

in a wide range of sectors, including renewable marine energy, oil & gas, defense, and subsea inspection.

Our strength? An entrepreneurial mindset, state-of-the-art equipment, and a dynamic,

passionate team.

Joining Jifmar means becoming part of an innovative and fast-growing company, where

every employee actively contributes to the success of large-scale maritime projects. We offer

a rewarding experience within a dynamic team, in a stimulating and international environment.

Mission

Description

Who are we ?

Founded in 2005, Jifmar Group has established itself as a leader in maritime services.

Operating across three continents with more than 850 employees, we deliver turnkey solutions

in a wide range of sectors, including renewable marine energy, oil & gas, defense, and subsea inspection.

Our strength? An entrepreneurial mindset, state-of-the-art equipment, and a dynamic,

passionate team.

Joining Jifmar means becoming part of an innovative and fast-growing company, where

every employee actively contributes to the success of large-scale maritime projects. We offer

a rewarding experience within a dynamic team, in a stimulating and international environment.

Why join us?

Joining Jifmar means becoming part of an innovative and fast-growing company, where

every employee actively contributes to the success of large-scale maritime projects. We offer

a rewarding experience within a dynamic team, in a stimulating and international environment.

• Oversee and optimise crew schedules in compliance with operational and regulatory requirements

• Ensure the right competencies are assigned to the right vessel at the right time

• Manage absences, special leave requests and arrange necessary replacements

• Coordinate crew rotations and ensure continuity of operations

• Monitor working hours, rest periods and provide out-of-hours support when required

• Anticipate hiring needs and lead recruitment of seagoing personnel

• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline through schools, agencies and partnerships

• Supervise variable payroll elements and ensure administrative compliance

• Manage relationships with manning agencies and optimise associated costs

• Prepare and monitor the crewing budget with a focus on cost efficiency

• Identify training needs and ensure validity of certifications and crew documentation

• Maintain the competency matrix and support crew development initiatives

• Support career progression and promote internal mobility opportunities

• Implement retention strategies to reduce crew turnover

• Produce HR reports and monitor key indicators (headcount, budget, manning usage)

More informations :

Location: Dubai

Salary range: According to experience

Profile

• Proven experience in crewing or maritime operations with team management responsibilities

• Strong knowledge of maritime regulations and labour law

• Experience in budget management and cost optimisation

• Fluent English and good command of Microsoft Office

• Highly organised, proactive and able to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Strong leadership, with integrity, discretion and a solution-oriented mindset

• Good knowledge of the GCC active (I)NOCs’ crew compliance rules and visa requirements

About Jifmar

Jifmar is a worldwide maritime operator. As a core business, we charter workboats for our clients. Jifmar is much more than just a charterer, we provide our clients real support for their maritime project. Since Jifmar’s creation in 2005, we have been able to differentiate ourselves by offering our customers a tailor‑made service and pushing the boundaries of what is available in the maritime industry based on innovation. For Jifmar, innovation is a driver.

Number of employees: 500+ global employees

Sectors: Offshore Energy (Renewables, Oil & Gas), Marine Civil Engineering, Subsea Solutions (ROVs), and Global Maritime Support/Vessel Management.

Preferred educational level: Vocational/MBO for crew and technical roles; Bachelor/Master (HBO/WO) for engineering, naval architecture, and corporate management.

Preferred education: Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Nautical Science (Master/Chief Officer), Civil Engineering, and Finance/Business Administration.

Career level: All levels, includingExperienced Officers, Senior Engineers, Specialized Project Managers, and Corporate Professionals.