Team Lead Project Execution

DOF; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company in Aberdeen is seeking an experienced personnel manager to lead recruitment, training, and competency development. This role requires strong organisational skills, fluency in English, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and previous experience in a similar role. The position is crucial for aligning workforce planning with operational needs.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role preferred.
• Strong computer literacy (MS Office) is essential.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead functional recruitment and training for personnel.
• Manage onboarding processes for new staff.
• Track and execute personnel appraisals and development plans.
• Ensure personnel alignment with operational needs.

Skills

Fluent English

Strong computer literacy (MS Office)

Excellent organisational skills

Proactive problem-solving ability

Adaptability in fast-paced environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)

Job description

Objectives of Role are to Drive, develop, and maintain regional personnel needs in line with budget and priorities.

Support, review, and approve personnel deployment and training plans in accordance with company policies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead functional recruitment, training, and competency development of assigned personnel.
• Ensure effective personnel resourcing through proper planning.
• Align workforce planning with operational needs.
• Manage career development, succession planning, and annual appraisals.
• Collaborate with the department manager to match personnel with project requirements.
• Handle personnel matters with HR and functional leaders, ensuring compliance with company policies

DUTIES/TASKS (What you deliver)

Tasks can include, but are not limited to:

• Recruit, onboard, develop, retain and offboard personnel.
• Manage onboarding processes for new staff.
• Support training and development initiatives; maintain competency matrices and records.
• Track and execute appraisals, objectives, and development plans.
• Monitor and update training records and certifications for the engineering team.
• Plan personnel deployment (secondments, travel, offshore, leave).
• Maintain departmental trackers for actions and activities.
• Keep CVs and competency databases updated.
• Support system, policy, and process updates as directed by the Regional Project Execution Manager.
• Respond to Project Execution team enquiries.
• Assist with department administration, including travel bookings.

ROLE (How you deliver)

• Manage personnel within the discipline, ensuring readiness and development.
• Deliver high service levels with flexibility.
• Foster open, clear communication (verbal and written).
• Plan, organize and prioritize effectively.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Adapt to changes in a dynamic work environment.
• Work according to DOF’s values.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Within the DOF Group (Internal): Regional Project Execution Manager, HR, Planning, Supply Chain/Procurement, Document Control
• Outside the DOF Group (External): Various support and delivery functions, Industry associations and clubs, External training providers

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (Preferred but not mandatory)

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience).

Experience / Skills

• Previous experience in a similar role (preferred).
• Fluent English.
• Strong computer literacy (MS Office).
• Proactive problem-solving ability.
• Excellent organisational skills and self-motivation.
• Interest in emerging technologies and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
• Experience can compensate for lack of formally proven competence
• Will be discussed during recruitment process.