ROV Supervisor

Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST); Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An international geo-data company is seeking an experienced ROV Supervisor to join their offshore team in Aberdeen City, Scotland. In this role, you will lead ROV operations, manage teams, and ensure safety compliance on-site. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in subsea operations and strong leadership skills. The position involves spending significant time offshore each year and mentoring junior staff. Join a company that values diversity and offers extensive career development opportunities, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Electric Car Scheme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as an ROV Supervisor at offshore worksites.
• In-depth knowledge of mobilisation, operation, and fault-finding procedures for ROVs.
• Strong safety awareness, consistently working to the highest standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the offshore team and oversee all subsea operations.
• Supervise maintenance and fault-finding on ROV systems.
• Lead personnel in piloting tasks and using robotic arms for subsea operations.
• Collaborate with company personnel to execute subsea tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Safety awareness

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 ROV operations, manage offshore teams, and ensure seamless communication with project managers, clients, and vessel personnel. You’ll work closely with Surveyors and Engineers to keep equipment running smoothly and data flowing accurately, typically spending around 180 days offshore each year. Your leadership will be key in conducting toolbox talks, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring all tasks are carried out to the highest standards. If you’re ready to take on diverse 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 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 remotely operated vehicle system.
• 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 and observation‑class (eyeball) remotely operated vehicles.
• 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.

About Us

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 and 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 livable world’ – and to each other.

Benefits Of Joining Our Team

• Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally.
• Competitive salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Health cash plan
• Group life assurance
• Group income protection
• Electric Car Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounts platform
• The Fugro Card (pre‑paid virtual visa card, which earns cash back automatically when money is spent at any participating retailers)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Long service awards
• Fugro values awards
• Employee referral bonus scheme

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies: Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.