Subsea Services Manager

Cyan Renewables Group; Stonehaven; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global collaboration opportunities

Strong company culture

Job summary

Cyan Renewables, based in the UK, seeks a Subsea Services Manager to oversee Assembly & Test and Machine Shop facilities in Stonehaven. You will hold overall responsibility for onshore and offshore operations, ensuring client requirements are delivered safely, on time, to high quality, and within budget.

Reporting to the General Manager – UK, you will drive productivity, champion safety leadership, manage equipment assets, and nurture key client relationships.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years subsea and surface oil & gas industry experience, Life of Field and Decommissioning focus.
• 5+ years in a management or supervisory role leading workshop teams.
• Strong technical expertise with subsea equipment (trees, hangers, caps, running tools).
• Proven commercial acumen: budgets, tendering, cost control, pricing.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations across Assembly & Test and Machine Shop facilities, drive productivity and financial planning.
• Maximise performance and readiness of assets, rental subsea equipment, and inventory; recommend CAPEX and CI initiatives.
• Champion a proactive safety culture; ensure compliance with standards; lead incident investigations.
• Support tenders, pricing, and contracts; partner with BD to grow client relationships and identify opportunities.
• Build capability through succession planning and skills development.

Skills

Subsea experience

Leadership

Budgeting

Tendering

Safety leadership

Education

HNC/HND Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About Us

Cyan Renewables (rebranded from MMA Offshore in July 2025) is a leading provider of marine and subsea services supporting the global energy transition.

With a fleet of 35 specialised vessels, Cyan is a trusted partner to the world’s leading energy and offshore wind developers/contractors, providing comprehensive services across Asia, Europe and Australia.

What’s in it for you?

By joining Team Cyan, you can expect:

• Global collaboration opportunities


• A strong company culture

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Subsea Services Manager to oversee and lead our Assembly & Test and Machine Shop facilities in Stonehaven.

Based in Stonehaven, you will hold overall responsibility for onshore and offshore operations, ensuring all client requirements are delivered safely, on time, to high quality, and within budget. Reporting to the General Manager – UK, you will drive operational productivity, champion safety leadership, manage equipment assets, and nurture key client relationships. Additionally, this role offers the strategic opportunity to help diversify our footprint beyond traditional Oil & Gas into broader energy sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operational activities across Assembly & Test and Machine Shop facilities. Drive productivity, utilisation, and operational performance while contributing to annual budgets, business plans, and growth strategies.


• Maximise performance, maintenance, and readiness of operational assets, rental subsea equipment, and inventory. Recommend capital expenditures and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Champion a proactive safety culture, ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, and company standards. Lead incident investigations and serve as a visible safety leader.


• Support tenders, proposals, pricing, and contract negotiations. Partner with Business Development to strengthen the pipeline, expand client relationships, and identify new market opportunities/diversification paths.


• Build organizational capability through succession planning and skills development.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering, time-served in an appropriate trade, OR equivalent relevant industry experience where safety, attitude, and quality are paramount.


• Relevant experience where safety, attitude and quality of work is without question

Essential Experience

• 8–10 years of subsea and surface oil & gas industry experience, specifically focusing on Life of Field and Decommissioning.


• 5+ years in a management or supervisory role leading operational/workshop teams.


• Strong technical expertise with subsea equipment, including subsea trees, tubing hangers, tree caps, and running tools.


• Proven commercial acumen, including experience with budgets, tendering, cost control, and operational pricing.


• Established UK client relationships with key operators (e.g., NeoNext+, Harbour, CNR, Well Safe Solutions).


• Demonstrated safety leadership with the ability to place safety above all other requirements

Key Competencies & Attributes

• Ability to interpret requirements independently and deliver with high autonomy.


• Excellent scheduling, task prioritisation, and critical/lateral thinking skills.


• High level of self-awareness with strong interpersonal skills to collaborate across UK business units and external clients.


• Demonstrates sound moral, ethical, and professional principles.

At Cyan Renewables, we strive to foster a diverse and inclusive environment that empowers all employees to strive for their full potential. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

Cyan Renewables supports greater employment opportunities for veterans and is a proud supporter of the Australian Government’s Veterans’ Employment Commitment Program.