Marine Operations Manager

Select Recruitment; Lowestoft; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in marine services is looking for a Divisional Manager to oversee operations for Crew Transfer Vessels. This role involves managing day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and leading teams across multiple sites. Candidates should have operational management experience in marine services, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to client satisfaction. The position offers a competitive starting salary of £45,000 with a comprehensive benefits package, including hybrid working options and genuine career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Company car for business travel

TOIL scheme for on-call and travel

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong operational management experience in marine services.
• In-depth knowledge of maritime regulations and safety protocols.
• Commercially aware with budget management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of CTV services, including scheduling and crew transfers.
• Ensure full compliance with safety standards and protocols.
• Develop and manage operational budgets and performance metrics.

Skills

Operational management

Leadership

Communication

Client relationship management

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Select Recruitment

Divisional Manager - Specialist in Supply Chain, Operations and Logistics

Operations Manager – Marine Crew Transfer (CTV)

Our client, An established marine services provider to the offshore wind industry is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee their Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) operations across multiple UK sites. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proven operational leader — or an experienced CTV Master ready to take a step ashore — to join a growing, progressive business in a key leadership role.

The Role:

Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, you’ll be responsible for managing daily marine operations, ensuring high operational standards, safety, regulatory compliance, and strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of CTV services, including vessel scheduling, crew transfers, and resource allocation
• Lead operational, crewing, and technical teams, ensuring efficient and safe service delivery
• Ensure full compliance with ISM, IMO, and offshore safety standards
• Develop and manage operational budgets, performance metrics, and reporting
• Coordinate vessel maintenance planning and operational logistics with engineering and onshore teams
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Regularly travel to operational sites (Lowestoft, Cumbria, Wales) with overnight stays (expenses covered)
• Support strategic planning, operational improvements, and business growth initiatives

Candidate Profile:

• Strong operational management experience within marine services (preferably offshore wind / CTV operations)
• Alternatively, a highly experienced CTV Master seeking a shore-based operational management position
• In-depth knowledge of maritime regulations, safety protocols, and operational best practice
• Excellent leadership, decision-making, and team management skills
• Commercially aware with budget management and operational cost control experience
• Confident communicator with a professional, client-focused approach
• Comfortable with regular UK travel and occasional overnight stays

The Offer:

• Starting salary: £45,000 (with 6-month salary review)
• Company car for business travel
• TOIL scheme for on-call and travel
• Hybrid working — 2 days WFH per week
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Genuine career progression opportunities within a supportive business

If this sounds like the right career move for you, please APPLY NOW or contact Helen Pitcher to discuss further.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Services for Renewable Energy

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