Mobilisation Project Lead

NES Fircroft; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft in Aberdeen is seeking an experienced Mobilisation Project Lead to coordinate the mobilisation of subsea equipment, tooling and materials for a major offshore development. You will ensure operational readiness and safe, efficient delivery of offshore activities.

The role requires 5–10+ years in subsea and offshore operations, strong SAP and reporting skills, and proven ability to manage diverse stakeholders across teams, suppliers and logistics providers.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years' experience in subsea projects or offshore mobilisation.
• Proven track record delivering complex mobilisation activities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate mobilisation activities for subsea equipment, tools and materials.
• Ensure equipment readiness, maintenance status, certification compliance, and availability.
• Coordinate between project teams, suppliers, logistics, workshops and operational personnel.
• Monitor delivery schedules and manage mobilisation risks.
• Support supplier performance and delivery management.
• Provide regular reporting and escalation of critical issues.
• Support SAP transition and operational readiness.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, quality, and operational standards.

Skills

Mobilisation planning

Stakeholder management

Offshore operations

Subsea projects

English fluency

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Mobilisation Project Lead

Contract | Aberdeen| Supply Chain Management (SCM)

Contract until Dec 2027, PAYE

Our client is seeking an experienced Mobilisation Project Lead to support a major offshore development project. This role will be responsible for coordinating the mobilisation of subsea equipment, tooling, and materials, ensuring operational readiness and the safe, efficient delivery of offshore activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate mobilisation activities for subsea equipment, tools, and materials.
• Ensure equipment readiness, maintenance status, certification compliance, and availability.
• Coordinate activities between project teams, suppliers, logistics providers, workshops, and operational personnel.
• Monitor delivery schedules and proactively manage mobilisation risks.
• Support supplier performance and delivery management.
• Provide regular reporting and escalation of critical issues.
• Support SAP transition and operational readiness activities.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, quality, and operational standards.

Requirements

• 5-10+ years' experience within subsea projects, offshore operations, mobilisation, logistics, or supply chain.
• Proven track record delivering complex mobilisation projects.
• Strong understanding of subsea equipment, tooling, maintenance, and logistics processes.
• Experience using SAP and material management systems.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluent in English.

Desirable

• Experience supporting drilling, wells, subsea, or offshore operations.
• Previous experience working with major operators.
• SAP transition project experience.
• Power BI and Excel reporting experience.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.