ROV Supervisor

Fugro Roadware; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Fugro is seeking an experienced ROV Supervisor to lead offshore operations across the UK North Sea and beyond. In this role you will manage subsea teams, coordinate with project managers, clients and vessel personnel, and drive high standards of safety and performance.

You will mentor junior staff, run toolbox talks, and work with Surveyors and Engineers to keep ROV systems reliable and data flowing. This is a dynamic offshore position requiring strong leadership and a proactive, collaborative

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an ROV Supervisor on offshore projects.
• Deep knowledge of ROV mobilisation, operation and fault-finding.
• Strong leadership and teamwork in demanding offshore environments.
• Excellent communication with project managers, clients and vessel crews.
• Commitment to health, safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage offshore team and oversee subsea operations and planning.
• Supervise ROV systems maintenance and fault-finding.
• Lead pilots and robotic arm operations for subsea tasks.
• Oversee safe launch and recovery of ROV systems.
• Mentor staff and maintain clear offshore communications.
• Coordinate subsea tasks with Project Management Team.
• Uphold HSE practices and document safety measures.
• Promote safety initiatives and ensure documentation.

Skills

ROV supervision

Offshore leadership

Safety management

Emergency coordination

Mentoring pilots

Vessel and platform operations

Job description

ROV Supervisor

We're looking for experienced ROV Supervisors to join our offshore team at Fugro, where safety, teamwork, and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. In this role, you'll lead offshore ROV operations, manage subsea teams, and ensure seamless communication with project managers, clients, and vessel personnel. You'll work across a varied mix of projects throughout the UK, the North Sea, wider Europe, and parts of Africa, covering workscopes such as renewables, oil and gas, survey operations, light construction, and drill‑support activities.

Your leadership will be key in conducting toolbox talks, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring all subsea tasks are carried out to the highest standards. You'll work closely with Surveyors and Engineers to keep ROV equipment running smoothly and data flowing accurately. If you're ready to take on diverse subsea engineering projects and thrive in a dynamic offshore environment, this is your opportunity.

Your role and responsibilities

• Manage the offshore team and oversee all subsea operations, maintenance tasks, and project planning activities.


• Supervise and perform maintenance and fault‑finding on Remotely Operated Vehicle (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 efficient and compliant offshore operations.


• Foster strong teamwork by mentoring and assessing team members, and maintaining clear communication with offshore personnel, clients, and onshore managers.


• Collaborate with company personnel to execute subsea tasks in line with project requirements managed by the Project Management Team and Service Line leadership.


• Maintain a proactive attitude towards Health, Safety and Environmental practices, working in line with Fugro's safety standards and core values.


• Promote company safety initiatives and ensure all safety‑related documentation is completed accurately and on time.

What you'll need to thrive in this role

• Previous experience working as an ROV Supervisor at offshore worksites.


• In‑depth knowledge of mobilisation, operation, and fault‑finding procedures for both work‑class ROVs and observation‑class (eyeball) ROVs.


• Strong leadership, communication, and team coordination skills in an offshore environment.


• Strong safety awareness, consistently working to the highest standards in line with the company's Safety Management System.


• Effective communicator, especially in emergency situations, with the ability to coordinate well with team members.


• Proactive in understanding and contributing to project work scopes to meet client expectations.


• Willingness to mentor and guide Pilot Technicians, ensuring all tasks are performed according to company standards.


• Willingness to work on both vessels and platforms.


• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid OEUK medical certificate.

About Us

Who we are

Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro's global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and efficiently. But we're always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative, but work well within a team.

What we offer

Fugro provides a positive work environment as well as projects that will satisfy the most curious minds. We also offer great opportunities to stretch and develop yourself. By giving you the freedom to grow faster, we think you'll be able to do what you do best, better. Which should help us to find fresh ways to get to know the earth better. We encourage you to be yourself at Fugro. So bring your energy and enthusiasm, your keen eye and can-do attitude. But bring your questions and opinions too. Because to be the world's leading Geo-data specialist, we need the strength in depth that comes from a diverse, driven team.

Our view on diversity, equity and inclusion

At Fugro, our people are our superpower.

Their variety of viewpoints, experiences, knowledge and talents give us collective strength.

Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome, but discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behaviour and unfair treatment are not.

Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly.

And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard.

Crucially, we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging, of safety and acceptance, that makes us feel more connected to Fugro's purpose 'together we create a safe and liveable world' - and to each other.

Benefits of joining our team

Extensive career & training opportunities both na