Crewing Manager

Jifmar Offshore Services; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Jifmar Offshore Services in Dubai is seeking an experienced HR/Crewing professional to optimise crew planning and operations across maritime projects. You will oversee recruitment of seagoing personnel, manage payroll elements, and drive cost-efficient crewing.

Fluent English and strong regulatory knowledge are essential. You will maintain the competency matrix, support career progression, and produce HR reports to monitor headcount and budgeting performance in a fast-paced, international

Qualifications

• Experience in crewing or maritime operations with team management responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of maritime regulations and labour law.
• Budget management and cost optimisation.
• Fluent English and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee crew scheduling and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead recruitment of seagoing personnel and manage pipelines.
• Monitor payroll elements and manage crewing budget.
• Ensure training validity and maintain competency matrix.
• Support career progression and retention initiatives.
• Produce HR reports and monitor headcount and costs.

Skills

Crew planning

Operations management

Recruitment

Budgeting

Training & development

Retention strategies

Reporting

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Tools

MS Office

Job 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 amp gas defense and subsea inspection Our strength An entrepreneurial mindset state-of-the-art equipment and a dynamic passionate team

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

Missions Crew Planning amp Operations

• 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

Recruitment Administration amp Budget

• 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

Training Retention amp Reporting

• 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 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