Marine Advisor

Easy Skill; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime consultancy is seeking a Marine Advisor to provide expert maritime advice for offshore operations. You will collaborate with project teams and prepare scopes of work related to marine activities. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of experience as a Senior Officer on offshore vessels and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The role offers a contractor position with flexible hours and an opportunity for hybrid working. Applicants must have UK right-to-work status.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Flexible hours

Outside IR35

Qualifications

• 10-15 years' experience as a Senior Officer on offshore vessel types.
• Strong background in vessel operations and offshore activities.
• Flexibility to travel on site up to 70%.

Responsibilities

• Prepare scopes of work related to marine operations and vessel usage.
• Develop technical specifications for vessels involved in offshore activities.
• Review and assess technical bids and proposals.
• Establish procedures and method statements for marine operations.

Skills

Ability to command an offshore vessel

Understanding of offshore marine operations

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Master STCW II / 2 or equivalent

Certificate of Competency with command experience preferred

Relevant degree with Lower CoC considered

Job description

Job Description – Marine Advisor (Offshore Wind)

As a Marine Advisor, you will join the Offshore Wind Business Line within the Installation Method Department. You will collaborate closely with project teams and cross‑functional departments—including Engineering, Procurement, HSE, Quality, and Planning—to provide expert maritime advice and support for offshore operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare scopes of work and project documentation related to marine operations and vessel usage
• Develop technical specifications for vessels involved in offshore activities
• Review and assess technical bids and proposals
• Establish procedures and method statements for marine operations
• Participate in marine assurance activities
• Contribute to the development of offshore engineering methods and project execution strategies related to marine and vessel operations
• Support HAZIDs, HAZOPs, and other formal risk‑assessment processes

Profile & Requirements

Education

• Master STCW II / 2 (Unrestricted) or equivalent
• Certificate of Competency with command experience preferred
• Lower CoC considered with relevant degree and experience

Experience

• 10–15 years as a Senior Officer on offshore vessel types
• Strong background in vessel operations and offshore activities

Technical Skills

• Proven ability to command an offshore vessel
• Solid understanding of offshore marine operations

IT Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Other Requirements

• Flexibility to travel on site up to 70%
• Must currently reside in the UK
• Must hold full and permanent UK right‑to‑work status (no sponsorship available)

What We Offer

• Contractor position (6 months)
• Outside IR35
• Hybrid working model with smart‑working options and flexible hours
• Location : Kingston Upon Thames