Crane & Lifting Project Lead

Oceaneering; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceaneering is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead onshore projects in Aberdeen. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage schedules and resources, and ensure safety, quality, and commercial performance.

Responsibilities include developing project plans, supervising personnel, supporting tenders, and engaging with clients and stakeholders. A strong background in oil and gas, Lifting equipment, and relevant qualifications is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience leading onshore project teams.
• Oil and gas / lifting equipment sector experience with applicable industry standards and compliance requirements.
• LEEA Foundation qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in financial management, budget control, and project cost tracking.
• Ability to supervise multi-disciplinary professionals and lead teams.
• Strong written and spoken English for client/stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of designated projects and manage day-to-day operational activities.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project plans, schedules, integrated activity plans, work orders, and scopes.
• Coordinate personnel, equipment, and resources to meet requirements.
• Ensure qualified personnel are assigned and operate within responsibilities.
• Provide operational support to project teams, inspectors, and inspection engineers.
• Manage commercial performance: budgeting, cost control, invoicing support, and contract compliance.
• Assist in tenders, proposals, CTRs, budgets, and monthly reports.
• Support business development through client engagement and promotion of services.
• Identify training/competency needs and support workforce development.
• Support HSE audits and incident investigations and action closures.
• Provide cover for Crane & Lifting Project Manager duties as required.

Skills

Project leadership

Oil & gas industry

Budget control

Stakeholder engagement

Team building

IT literacy

Education

LEEA Diploma

Engineering/Business degree

Tools

Motion Kinetic software

Job description

Purpose

Responsible for the safe, efficient, and commercially effective delivery of projects. The role ensures project objectives are achieved through effective resource management, client engagement, technical support, operational oversight, and compliance with company, client, and regulatory requirements.

Functions

• Focal point for delivery of all aspects of designated projects.
• Manage day-to-day operational activities to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project plans, schedules, integrated activity plans, work orders, and scopes of work.
• Coordinate personnel, equipment, and resources to meet project, contract, and client requirements.
• Ensure suitably qualified and competent personnel are assigned to projects and work within their designated responsibilities.
• Supporting interview process, recruitment selection, and assessment of personnel, for permanent & temporary resources.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with clients, project teams and key stakeholders. Attending client and management meetings as required.
• Ensure risks and integrity issues are identified and addressed appropriately.
• Provide operational support to project teams, inspectors, and inspection engineers.
• Manage the commercial performance of assigned projects, including budgeting, cost control, resource planning, invoicing support, and contract compliance.
• Support in the preparation of tenders, proposals, CTRs, budgets, and monthly reports.
• Support business development activities through client engagement and promotion of company services.
• Identify training and competency requirements and support ongoing workforce development.
• Support HSE audits, assessments, incident investigations, and the close-out of corrective actions and improvement actions.
• Provide support and operational cover for the Crane & Lifting Project Manager duties as required.
• The list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake tasks that may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.

REQUIRED

• Previous experience effectively leading project teams within an onshore role.
• Previous experience within the oil and gas industry / lifting equipment sector, with a proven understanding of applicable industry standards and compliance requirements.
• LEEA Foundation qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in financial management, budget control, and project cost tracking.
• Ability to supervise and lead multi disciplined professionals.
• Strong team building skills with the ability to promote a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to use initiative to identify, propose, and implement improvements to work practices.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to apply sound judgement and reasoning.
• Ability to prioritise work independently and change priorities to meet operational demand.
• Confident in written and spoken English with the ability to engage effectively with clients, stakeholders, and project teams.
• IT literate with very good understanding of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)

DESIRED

• LEEA Diploma qualification(s) or equivalents.
• Degree qualified in an engineering or business-related discipline.
• Proficient in the use of Motion Kinetic software.
• Knowledge of various Non Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques.
• Knowledge of Lifting Equipment and defect requirements.
• Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17020 requirements and UKAS accreditation principles.

Note: lesser qualifications may be accepted provided exceptional experience can be demonstrated.

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.