FPS North Marine Logistics and Programme Lead

INEOS Belgium; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days holidays

Discretionary bonus up to 20%

Pension scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Gym facilities

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Salary sacrifice car leasing

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

INEOS FPS North is seeking a Marine Logistics and Programme Controls Lead to shape the capability across Onshore and Offshore locations, driving safe operations, reliability and performance.

You will lead governance across contracts, manage KPI delivery, and coach teams while pursuing best practice in vessel operations (ERRV/PSV) and UKCS helicopter logistics.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in marine logistics operations in the North-East Scotland.
• Experience in project/programme control.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Strong decision-making and commercial awareness.
• Budget management experience.
• Technical knowledge of vessel operations (ERRV/PSV) and UKCS logistics.
• Knowledge of helicopter logistics in UKCS.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day delivery of asset marine logistics through management of the marine services contract.
• Develop and implement the marketing strategy of spare vessel capacity.
• Support vessel-based access solutions during focused campaigns.
• Coach Team Leaders, Engineers and Specialists to drive performance.
• Proactively manage issues, risks and interdependencies to maintain progress.
• Ensure programmes have the right resources to deliver the strategy.
• Own and manage performance across FPS North contracts with KPI setting and risk mitigation.
• Report progress and issues to the Asset Manager on a regular basis.
• Champion a culture of improvement and innovation.
• Support adoption of new tools, processes and ideas.
• Identify improvement initiatives to meet short- and long-term goals for delivery excellence and cost efficiency.

Skills

Marine logistics

Programme control

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Budget management

Decision-making

Communication

Safety mindset

Job description

FPS North Marine Logistics and Programme Lead

FPS North Marine Logistics and Programme Controls Lead

Role Duration

Permanent

Location

Closing Date

16/10/2026

about the role

Reporting to the North Asset Manager, the Marine Logistics and Programme Controls Lead is responsible for leading and shaping the Marine Logistics and Programme Controls capability for INEOS FPS North in support of the Operations, Maintenance and Improvement activities of the asset at Onshore and Offshore locations of the Asset.

The Marine Logistics and Programme Controls Lead provides support to the INEOS FPS North Organisation, driving performance, accountability and alignment across teams and stakeholders. This includes establishing effective governance and optimising delivery to deliver sustainable improvements in safety, reliability and operational performance.

What does the day to day look like?

Marine Logistics

Lead the day-to-day delivery of the asset marine logistics needs through the management of the marine services contract.

Develop and implement the marketing strategy of any spare vessel capacity.

Support the day-to-day delivery of vessel-based access solutions during focused campaigns of maintenance and improvements at INEOS FPS offshore assets.

Advocate good practice, provide guidance and coaching to Team Leaders, Engineers, and Specialists.

Proactively manage issues, risks and interdependencies to maintain progress.

Ensure Programmes are equipped with the right programme control resources to deliver on expectations outlined in the Programme strategy.

Own and manage performance and behaviours across a suite of key FPS North contracts, including KPI setting, mitigation of risks and year on year performance improvements.

Report on the progress/issues of Programme Control to the Asset Manager on a periodic basis.

Champion a culture of improvement and innovation.

Support the adoption of new tools, processes and ideas.

Identify improvement initiatives, to meet short and long term business goals for programme delivery excellence and cost effectiveness.

special features

Part of Aberdeen Support Group for INEOS FPS Incident Management Team (formal rota).

Some periods of inconvenience to support planned and unplanned plant outages.

what do I need?

High personal integrity and commitment to safety.

Strong background in marine logistics in the North-East of Scotland.

Experience in project/programme control.

Excellent communication, stakeholder management and negotiation skills.

Strong decision-making skills, both within and out with areas of expertise.

Commercial awareness and budget management experience.

Technical Knowledge

Strong knowledge of vessel operations (ERRV and PSV) and marine logistics in the UKCS.

Working knowledge of helicopter logistics in the UKCS

About us

When you join us at FPS, you are part of a much larger family. INEOS is a truly global company, with a diverse portfolio of businesses ranging from petrochemicals and healthcare to consumer brands and sports interests. Our products touch and enhance every aspect of modern life.

The Forties Pipeline System (FPS) plays a key role in safely and reliably transporting hydrocarbons from the central North Sea, onshore for processing.

We pride ourselves in offering a working environment that is friendly and welcoming. We will give you the support and space to develop yourself, feel empowered and to have a fulfilling professional career with us.

We are constantly striving for operational excellence, whether improving the energy efficiency of our plants, developing new ways of working or delivering on our net zero commitments. We like to push the boundaries and challenge conventional thinking.

Sustainability is fundamental to everything we do. Our business is already underpinning the journey and transition to a low-carbon future across Scotland and the UK. More information on our latest Environmental Public statement can be found here .

So; if you share our vision for a sustainable future, if you possess the skills and competencies to help deliver our net zero road map and if you want to be a part of the remarkable next step in the development of our business, we’d like to hear from you.

What’s in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with a 34 days holidays per year (inclusive of bank holidays), a competitive salary and a discretionary business bonus scheme (opportunity of up to 20%).

We have a range of benefits available including a generous contributory pension scheme, holiday purchase scheme, gym facilities/ gym membership, enhanced maternity/ paternity leave, salary sacrifice car leasing, life assurance and an employee assistance programme which includes mental and physical wellbeing, financial and legal advice and support.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining Ineos FPS. If you would like to discuss any adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process please contact [e-mail] .

Job Details

• Location Aberdeen / Offshore, United Kingdom
• Discipline Logistics
• Type Full-time
• Business INEOS Grangemouth