Marine Operations Lead: Safe, Efficient Vessel & Crew

Red The Consultancy; Cork; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Job summary

Red The Consultancy in Cork seeks a Marine Operations Manager to oversee safe, efficient and compliant marine operations. You will coordinate vessel activities, crews, ports and procurement, while ensuring regulatory compliance and high service standards.

The role requires leadership, strong safety culture and the ability to travel internationally for vessel visits. You will work with senior management to optimize performance and costs across marine operations.

Qualifications

• Must have significant shore-based experience in marine operations or similar senior maritime role.
• Hold a relevant maritime qualification or professional certification.
• Strong knowledge of marine safety, operational procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Experience working with vessel crews, ports, contractors and authorities.
• Demonstrated leadership and people-management experience.
• Strong commercial awareness and financial management skills.
• Excellent communication, planning and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Commitment to health, safety, environmental protection and operational excellence.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and marine/operations systems.
• Willingness to travel internationally for vessel visits.
• Full and unrestricted right to live and work in Republic of Ireland.
• Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day marine operations, ensuring safe, efficient and reliable service delivery.
• Oversee vessel operations, crew coordination, port activities, logistics and related services.
• Ensure compliance with Irish, UK, EU and international maritime legislation and client requirements.
• Develop and implement operational procedures, policies and performance standards.
• Manage crew requirements, maintenance activities and operational resources.
• Advise vessels on operational, crew and cargo queries.
• Collaborate with vessel crews, port authorities, contractors and customers.
• Monitor performance, costs, productivity and service levels for improvements.
• Maintain robust health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Lead investigations and ensure corrective actions for incidents and near-misses.
• Support vessel inspections, audits, surveys and regulatory inspections.
• Develop operational personnel and promote a strong safety culture.
• Coordinate with Technical Manager to keep vessels operationally ready.
• Ensure crew levels, qualifications and visas comply with requirements.
• Assist budgeting, forecasting, procurement and cost control for operations.
• Maintain emergency response and contingency plans.
• Provide regular reports and performance updates to senior management.
• Contribute to strategic planning and ongoing development of marine operations.
• Assist with ad-hoc projects requested by Senior Management.

Skills

Shore-based experience

Marine safety knowledge

Leadership

Crew coordination

Communication

Financial management

Decision making

Problem solving

HSE mindset

MS Office

Travel flexibility

Driver's license

Education

Maritime qualification

Professional certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Marine/Operations management systems

Job description

Red The Consultancy in Cork seeks a Marine Operations Manager to oversee safe, efficient and compliant marine operations. You will coordinate vessel activities, crews, ports and procurement, while ensuring regulatory compliance and high service standards.

The role requires leadership, strong safety culture and the ability to travel internationally for vessel visits. You will work with senior management to optimize performance and costs across marine operations.