Project Manager

TEXO Recruitment; Insch; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

TEXO Recruitment is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Marine & Offsite Operations in Aberdeen. This permanent role will own marine, vessel, site and offshore projects from initial enquiry and quotation through mobilisation, delivery and final close out.

You will coordinate resources, plan logistics, manage supplier and customer communications, and drive safe, compliant delivery with a focus on value and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Hands-on operational delivery experience in marine/vessel/offshore projects.
• Ability to plan personnel, logistics and resources for multi-site operations.
• Strong customer communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main operational contact for vessel, site and offshore scopes.
• Develop quotations and assess scope with risks or missing information.
• Plan rotations, mobilisation, travel, accommodation and personnel logistics.
• Identify tools, equipment and consumables required for scope and ensure readiness.
• Review drawings and scope to confirm full job requirements and raise technical queries.
• Manage the job from mobilisation to close-out, including invoicing and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain a safe and compliant working environment and contribute to safety culture.

Skills

Project management

Marine operations

Offsite operations

Vessel operations

Customer communication

Resource planning

Mobilisation planning

Job description

TEXO Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced Project Manager – Marine & Offsite Operations to join one of our external clients in Aberdeen. This is a hands on operational role, taking ownership of marine, vessel, site and offshore projects from initial enquiry and quotation through to mobilisation, delivery and final close out.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Communication and Service

• Act as the main operational contact for all vessel, site and offshore scopes.
• Respond quickly and clearly so the customer is not waiting for an update or decision.
• Maintain a positive, can do message and focus discussions on solutions and delivery.
• Keep the customer informed before, during and after the work, including changes, constraints, progress and completion.
• Build trust by ensuring the customer receives what they need, when they need it.

Enquiries, Quotations and Commercial Growth

• Accountable for customer enquiry and develop the quotation for the required scope.
• Review the scope critically and raise missing information, risks or requirements at quotation stage.
• Offer technical and operational suggestions that can make the work safer, faster or easier to deliver.
• Identify and propose relevant additional services, labour or equipment that add value and increase sales.
• Ensure quoted assumptions, exclusions and cost plus arrangements are clear.

Operational Planning and Resourcing

• Plan the number, skills and timing of personnel required for each job.
• Coordinate vessel and site resources without unnecessarily disrupting workshop teams or committed workshop work.
• Plan rotations, mobilisation, travel, accommodation and other personnel logistics.
• Maintain clear forward visibility of resource requirements and highlight conflicts early.
• Confirm that personnel are suitably competent, briefed and ready for the work.

Equipment and Mobilisation Readiness

• Identify all tools, plant, consumables, lifting equipment and supporting kit required for the scope.
• Plan sensible backup and contingency equipment so teams are not left short of essential kit.
• Coordinate equipment preparation, certification, transport, delivery and return.
• Confirm mobilisation readiness before personnel and equipment leave the premises.

Technical Scope Review

• Review customer drawings, specifications and scope information to confirm the full job requirement.
• Check that materials, equipment, access arrangements, permits, interfaces and technical information are complete.
• Raise technical queries promptly and recommend practical solutions.
• Proactively identify anything the customer may have missed and offer ideas that improve delivery.

Live Job Management and Close-Out

• Actively manage the job from mobilisation until all work is complete including through to payment of invoices.
• Monitor progress, labour, equipment, changes, additional work, costs and customer priorities.
• Resolve operational issues quickly and escalated safety, quality, programme or commercial risks when required.
• Keep records of instructions, variations, progress and key decisions.
• Confirm customer satisfaction at completion and ensure agreed close-out information is issued.

QHSE

• Take reasonable care for personal health and safety and that of others affected by work activities.
• Comply with organisational H&S policies, risk assessments, and safe systems of work.
• Report hazards, near misses, and incidents as per company procedure; participate in investigations as required.
• Use and maintain PPE and equipment correctly; complete mandatory H&S training.
• Contribute to a positive safety culture by challenging unsafe practices.
• Adhere to applicable standards (ISO standards, Work Instructions, internal SOPs etc)
• Deliver services/products aligned with customer requirements.

Behavioral

• Demonstrate role model behaviour and set a positive example through your decisions, actions and communication.
• Manage personnel issues within your team, including holiday cover, performance management, absence management and disciplinary/grievance matters.
• Act with integrity and upholds organisational values while adhering to all relevant company policies and procedures
• To respond to any reasonable request by leadership team.

Job Type: Permanent

Department: Operations

Reports To: Head of Operations

Working Hours and Availability

Normal working hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 5:00pm. Vessel, site and offshore customers operate 24/7. The PM must maintain an effective out of hours communication and escalation arrangement when work is live or urgent support is required.