Crane & Lifting Project Lead

Oceaneering International Inc.; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceaneering International Inc. is seeking a Project Delivery professional to safely and efficiently lead onshore project execution within the Integrity Management and Digital Solutions team.

You will manage resources, engage with clients, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements to deliver projects on time and within budget. The role requires strong leadership of multi-disciplinary teams, experience in the oil and gas sector, and hands-on budgeting and risk management.

Qualifications

• Leads project teams and ensures delivery across scope, schedule, and budget.
• Experience in oil and gas lifting equipment or related sectors.
• LEEA Foundation qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in financial management, budgeting, and cost tracking.
• Ability to supervise multi-disciplined professionals and engage with clients.

Responsibilities

• Focal point for delivery of designated projects.
• Manage day-to-day operations to meet safety, schedule, and budget targets.
• Develop and monitor project plans, schedules, and scopes of work.
• Coordinate personnel, equipment, and resources per contract requirements.
• Ensure qualified personnel are assigned and trained for projects.
• Support recruitment and assessment of permanent and temporary staff.
• Maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders; attend meetings.
• Identify risks and integrity issues and address them.
• Provide operational support to project teams and inspectors.
• Manage project financial performance including invoicing and cost control.
• Support tender preparation, CTRs, budgets, and monthly reports.
• Assist business development through client engagement.

Skills

Project leadership

Client engagement

Team supervision

Problem solving

English communication

Education

Engineering or business degree

LEEA Foundation qualification or equivalent

Degree in engineering or business-related discipline

Tools

Motion Kinetic

Job description

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.

About the Team

Oceaneering Integrity Management and Digital Solutions (IMDS) delivers capability, safety, and reliability. We help our customers make informed decisions and manage risk associated with their oil and gas, renewables, and maritime assets–any time, any place. Customers are confident that when they choose us, we will respond with the safe, green, efficient, and cost-effective solutions and services they require.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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

• 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.