Maritime Salvage Project Manager – Emergency Response

Client of Faststream Recruitment Limited; Dubai; On-site; AED 198,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Faststream Recruitment Limited seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead marine salvage and emergency response operations, overseeing complex salvage projects at international locations. You will mobilise teams, coordinate Salvage Masters, naval architects, contractors, and suppliers while ensuring safety, budget, and schedule adherence.

The role demands hands-on leadership, strong organisation, and the ability to work in time-sensitive environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in marine salvage, wreck removal, or emergency response.
• Project management or operational coordination within the maritime industry.
• Good understanding of salvage operations, marine equipment and project logistics.
• Experience coordinating contractors, suppliers, project personnel and schedules.
• Commercial awareness including budget monitoring, cost control and financial reporting.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.
• Fluent English both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Manage marine salvage, wreck removal and emergency response projects from mobilisation to completion.
• Develop project schedules, operational plans and resource requirements.
• Coordinate Salvage Masters, Salvage Officers, Naval Architects, contractors and other project personnel.
• Monitor project progress, resolve operational challenges and oversee mobilisation and demobilisation.
• Monitor project budgets, expenses and operational costs including reviewing contractor quotations and invoices.
• Prepare project updates, daily progress reports and cost reports.
• Liaise with vessel owners, clients, insurers, surveyors, contractors and other key stakeholders.
• Support compliance with maritime safety standards, procedures and risk assessments.
• Identify potential operational or commercial issues and escalate as needed.

Skills

Marine salvage

Emergency response

Project coordination

Budget monitoring

Tools

MS Office

Project management tools

Job description

Client of Faststream Recruitment Limited seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead marine salvage and emergency response operations, overseeing complex salvage projects at international locations. You will mobilise teams, coordinate Salvage Masters, naval architects, contractors, and suppliers while ensuring safety, budget, and schedule adherence.

The role demands hands-on leadership, strong organisation, and the ability to work in time-sensitive environments.