Senior Marine Operations & Harbour Assurance Lead

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

8 public holidays per year

Defined benefit pension

Life assurance

Healthcare scheme

Free ferry travel

Relocation assistance

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing hour

Job summary

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited seeks a Marine Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day Marine Operations team, support the Harbour Master, and provide expert navigation safety and risk guidance across CMAL’s harbour and vessel network.

You will manage operational assurance, incidents, and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on continuous improvement of safety and performance. Flexible remote working is offered, with the role based at CMAL's Clyde Estuary facilities.

Qualifications

• Strong marine operations background.
• Experience in harbour management or related maritime field.
• Knowledge of navigational safety and marine risk.
• Proven leadership and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement.
• Maritime qualification considerations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities of Marine Operations team and support Harbour Master.
• Provide professional marine advice, and act as Deputy Harbour Master where appointed.
• Oversee compliance with safety codes and marine safety management systems.
• Monitor harbour operations performance and manage risk across projects.
• Coordinate input into vessel projects ensuring operational readiness.
• Support incident response and lessons learned.
• Build relationships with operators, regulators and stakeholders.

Job description

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited seeks a Marine Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day Marine Operations team, support the Harbour Master, and provide expert navigation safety and risk guidance across CMAL’s harbour and vessel network.

You will manage operational assurance, incidents, and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on continuous improvement of safety and performance. Flexible remote working is offered, with the role based at CMAL's Clyde Estuary facilities.