FPS North Marine Logistics and Programme Lead

INEOS Chemicals Grangemouth Limited; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days holidays per year

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus up to 20%

Pension scheme

Gym facilities

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

INEOS FPS North is seeking a permanent, office-based Marine Logistics and Programme Controls Lead in Aberdeen to drive capability across Onshore and Offshore locations. You will report to the North Asset Manager and focus on governance, safety, reliability and operational performance.

You will manage marine services contracts, KPI setting and risk mitigation while championing continuous improvement and cost-effective delivery across FPS North contracts and campaigns.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of marine logistics through management of the marine services contract.
• Develop and implement strategy for spare vessel capacity marketing.
• Support vessel-based access solutions during maintenance campaigns offshore.
• Provide guidance and coaching to Team Leaders, Engineers and Specialists.
• Proactively manage issues, risks and interdependencies to maintain progress.
• Own and manage programme control resources to deliver on strategy.
• Report progress and issues of Programme Control to the Asset Manager periodically.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Contract 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].