Project Manager - Diving

Briggs Marine Group; Burntisland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life assurance

Cycle to work

Technology schemes

Discount platforms

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Briggs Marine Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver diving operations within our Subsea Services division across the UK and North West Europe. You will be responsible for end-to-end management of diving projects, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant execution of in-water activities.

The role requires strong leadership, operational oversight, and ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, and clients to meet project objectives and industry

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent in engineering, marine operations, or project management.
• Project management qualifications and experience.
• Excellent IT skills - Microsoft Office packages in particular Excel and Microsoft Project Planner.

Responsibilities

• Project delivery planning monitoring and acceptance.
• Attending client and site visits as required
• Ensure full compliance with diving regulations (e.g. Diving at Work Regulations 1997) and company safety protocols.
• Working effectively on several projects concurrently to deliver to tight deadlines.
• Develop project plans, method statements, and work packs in coordination with Dive Supervisors and Engineers
• Monitor project progress against programme milestones and adjust plans as necessary
• Ensure availability of diving equipment and vessel support in accordance with project schedules.
• Lead project close-out, ensuring accurate reporting, lessons learned, and documentation

Skills

Leadership

Operational oversight

Commercial diving knowledge

Team coordination

Client/stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree

Marine operations degree

Project management qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Microsoft Project Planner

Job description

The Company

Since the 1970s, Briggs has grown to become a market leader in the marine and environmental services industry, employing around 800 dedicated members of staff.

Providing clients with services ranging from terminal operations to subsea cable repair, Briggs is committed to employing dedicated and skilled staff looking for a career that offers stability, recognition and meaningful career progression.

At Briggs, we are proud of our core values. They underpin our decision-making and provide a benchmark for all our work, as well as shaping our company culture for future success.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Project Manager to lead and deliver diving operations within our Subsea Services division across the UK and North West Europe. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of diving projects, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant execution of in-water activities.

Principal Responsibilities

• Project delivery planning monitoring and acceptance.
• Attending client and site visits as required
• Ensure full compliance with diving regulations (e.g. Diving at Work Regulations 1997) and company safety protocols.
• Working effectively on several projects concurrently to deliver to tight deadlines.
• Develop project plans, method statements, and work packs in coordination with Dive Supervisors and Engineers
• Monitor project progress against programme milestones and adjust plans as necessary
• Ensure availability of diving equipment and vessel support in accordance with project schedules.
• Lead project close-out, ensuring accurate reporting, lessons learned, and documentation

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, operational oversight, and technical understanding of commercial diving, while effectively coordinating multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, and client stakeholders. You will play a key role in planning,

resource allocation, risk management, and ensuring that all diving activities meet project objectives and industry standards.

• Relevant degree or equivalent in engineering, marine operations, or project management
• Project management qualifications and experience
• Excellent IT skills - Microsoft Office packages in particular Excel and Microsoft Project Planner

What’s in it for you

We offer an excellent package with pension, life assurance, cycle to work and technology schemes, discount platforms and an Employee Assistance Programme accessible 24/7. We are proud to provide opportunities for on-the-job training, external training and career progression within a stable environment.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining.

Next Steps

You must be able to provide relevant documentation confirming that you have the right to work in the UK.