Marine and Helicopter Coordinator

JR United Kingdom; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Marine and Helicopter Coordinator for a freelance role to support offshore wind farm operations. This position involves coordinating emergency responses, managing traffic control for vessels and helicopters, and ensuring safety protocols are met. Candidates should possess extensive marine coordination experience, especially in offshore environments, and be prepared for flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Over 2 years of experience in Marine Coordination.
• Strong background in emergency response for offshore operations.
• Proficient in radio communications and supplier databases.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate emergency responses offshore and manage vessel traffic control.
• Track personnel and ensure operational safety.
• Liaise with stakeholders and manage weather operations data.

Skills

Marine Coordination

Emergency Response

Radio Communications

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

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Client:

Darwin Recruitment

Location:

lincoln, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

28.06.2025

Expiry Date:

12.08.2025

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Job Description:

Marine & Helicopter Coordinator - Freelance - Grimsby
Location: On-site in Grimsby location
Duartion: 9 months + extension
Start Date: June/July 2025

Our client is seeking an experienced Marine & Helicopter Coordinator to support offshore operations during the construction of an Offshore Wind Farm (OWF). This role is essential to enabling safe offshore activities, including emergency response, traffic coordination, and personnel tracking. The position may include weekend work and ad-hoc shifts based on project demands.

Key Responsibilities:
* Coordinate emergency responses offshore, acting as the primary contact for internal teams and external agencies.
* Manage vessel and helicopter traffic control in accordance with established protocols.
* Track people, vessels, and communications to ensure operational safety.
* Enforce WTG access restrictions.
* Optimize daily vessel allocations and adapt to unforeseen schedule changes.
* Operate the offshore management system ensuring personnel certification and asset status are up to date.
* Liaise with local stakeholders as needed.
* Provide and interpret weather and marine operations data for the project and vessel masters.
* Manage day-to-day relations with weather and observation system providers.
* Ensure statutory reporting is completed (pollution, lighting, drifting buoys, vessel infringements, etc.).
* Support HSE documentation, helicopter operators, and marine inspections.

Desired Skills and Experience:
* Over 2 years of experience in Marine Coordination.
* Strong background in emergency response for offshore operations.
* Competence in using Supplier Databases for Offshore Operations.
* Proficient in Radio Communications and computer systems.
* Familiar with Maritime Certification and offshore personnel tracking.
* Experienced in managing marine and airspace traffic in OWF environments.
* Able to monitor weather and marine operations effectively.
* Strong interpersonal skills; team player capable of working under pressure.
* Flexibility to provide cover for project requirements outside of standard working periods.

Darwin Recruitment AG is a Zurich based, SECO licensed, privately owned subsidiary of Darwin Professional Staffing Group Ltd (a Global IT Recruitment Consultancy).

Darwin Recruitment AG manages client relationships whilst also utilising Darwin Professional Staffing Group databases and networks to source Candidates and fulfil client requests.

We do not ask for a placement fee from Candidates/Employees.

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