ROV Operations Lead - Offshore Subsea Team

Fugro; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Group life assurance

Long service awards

Job summary

Fugro is seeking an experienced ROV Supervisor to lead offshore ROV operations and subsea activities across UK, North Sea and Europe. You will manage crews, coordinate with project managers and vessel personnel to maintain data flow and equipment reliability.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, safety discipline and mentoring of Pilot Technicians, with work across vessels and offshore platforms in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as an ROV Supervisor on offshore worksites.
• Knowledge of mobilisation, operation and fault-finding for work-class and eyeball ROVs.
• Strong leadership, communication and offshore team coordination.
• High safety standards in line with the Safety Management System.
• Ability to mentor Pilot Technicians.
• Willingness to work on vessels and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage the offshore team and oversee all subsea operations, maintenance tasks, and project planning activities.
• Supervise and perform maintenance and fault‑finding on ROV systems, associated equipment, and tooling.
• Lead and guide personnel in piloting tasks and the use of robotic arms for subsea operations.
• Oversee the safe launch and recovery of the ROV system, ensuring offshore operations are safe and compliant.
• Foster teamwork by mentoring and assessing team members, and maintaining communication with offshore personnel, clients, and onshore managers.

Skills

ROV supervision

Leadership

Offshore teamwork

Safety awareness

Emergency comms

Mentoring Pilot Technicians

Tools

ROV systems

ROV tooling

Job description

Fugro is seeking an experienced ROV Supervisor to lead offshore ROV operations and subsea activities across UK, North Sea and Europe. You will manage crews, coordinate with project managers and vessel personnel to maintain data flow and equipment reliability.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, safety discipline and mentoring of Pilot Technicians, with work across vessels and offshore platforms in a dynamic environment.