FPS North Marine Logistics and Programme Lead

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

Job summary

INEOS FPS North is seeking a Marine Logistics and Programme Controls Lead to shape and run the marine logistics and programme control capability for the North asset, supporting onshore and offshore activities. The role reports to the North Asset Manager and is based in Aberdeen, permanent.

You will drive governance, deliver improvements, manage risks, and collaborate across teams to enhance safety, reliability and operational performance across the asset.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of marine logistics needs via the marine services contract.
• Develop and implement the strategy for spare vessel capacity.
• Support vessel-based access solutions during campaigns of maintenance and improvements at offshore assets.
• Coach and guide Team Leaders, Engineers and Specialists to drive performance.
• Own governance and drive improvement across FPS North contracts, including KPI setting and risk mitigation.
• Report on progress to the Asset Manager and highlight issues and interdependencies.
• Champion continuous improvement and adoption of new tools and processes.

Skills

Marine logistics

Programme control

Stakeholder management

Communication

Budget management

Job description

FPS North Marine Logistics and Programme Controls Lead

Role Duration: Permanent

Location: Aberdeen (office based)

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.

Programme control

• 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.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• 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?

Minimum Experience

• 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].