Hub Manager

First Recruitment Group; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Hub Support Manager to coordinate planning, logistics, and support functions across onshore and offshore operations, ensuring safe, efficient delivery. You will act as the central link between Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Support teams, prioritising activity and readiness for execution.

The role includes leadership during unplanned events, operational recovery, and possible cover for key leadership positions, including OIM.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Operations, or related discipline.
• Experience within the oil & gas or energy sector.
• Proven background in planning, logistics, or operational coordination.
• Offshore and onshore operational experience desirable.
• Relevant certifications and training, including OIM, BOSEIT, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities across onshore and offshore operations.
• Lead the planning function and oversee integrated 28-day, 3-month, and long-term plans.
• Ensure work is prioritised, aligned, and executable.
• Support execution of operational and maintenance plans.
• Coordinate SIMOPS and manage activity conflicts.
• Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Projects teams.
• Monitor planning performance and identify operational risks.
• Support the Operations Manager and OIMs in delivering asset plans.
• Lead recovery efforts during disruptions and unplanned events.

Skills

Integrated planning

Logistics management

CoW knowledge

SIMOPS

SAP

Primavera

Offshore/onshore

Data analysis

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

Primavera

Job description

Contract: 2-year contract Inside IR35 PAYE

Hybrid: 1 day from home per week (Monday or Friday)

Purpose

The Hub Support Manager coordinates planning, logistics, materials, and support functions across the asset to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable onshore and offshore operations. Acting as the central link between Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Support teams, the role ensures activities are integrated, prioritised, and ready for execution.

The role also provides leadership during unplanned events, supports operational recovery, and may provide cover for key leadership positions, including OIM.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities across onshore and offshore operations.
• Lead the planning function and oversee integrated 28-day, 3-month, and long-term plans.
• Ensure work is prioritised, aligned, and executable.

Logistics & Materials

• Manage hub logistics and materials coordination.
• Ensure timely availability of personnel, equipment, and resources.
• Drive supply chain and logistics efficiency.

Operational Delivery

• Support execution of operational and maintenance plans.
• Remove barriers to delivery and improve execution readiness.
• Coordinate SIMOPS and manage activity conflicts.

Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Projects teams.
• Communicate priorities, risks, and constraints effectively.
• Support aligned decision-making across the asset.

Performance & Risk

• Monitor planning and logistics performance.
• Identify and manage operational risks to ensure safe and compliant delivery.

Leadership Support

• Support the Operations Manager and OIMs in delivering asset plans.
• Lead recovery efforts during disruptions and unplanned events.
• Undertake any other duties as reasonably required.

Skills & Experience

Technical Skills

• Integrated planning and work management.
• Logistics, materials management, and supply chain coordination.
• Control of Work (CoW) and SIMOPS knowledge.
• Experience with planning systems such as SAP and Primavera.
• Understanding of offshore and onshore operations.
• Performance reporting and data analysis.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Operations, or a related discipline (preferred).
• Experience within the oil & gas or energy sector.
• Proven background in planning, logistics, or operational coordination.
• Offshore and onshore operational experience desirable.
• Relevant certifications and training, including OIM, BOSEIT, or equivalent.