PLANNING & RESOURCES MANAGER

Deep BV, Hydrography & Geophysics; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive secondary benefits tailored to experience

High priority on training and development

Team environment with like-minded professionals

Job summary

A maritime operations company in Amsterdam is seeking a Planning & Resources Manager to lead a team responsible for efficient resource allocation and operational planning. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in a technical environment, possess strong organizational skills, and be proactive in improving workflows. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and contribution to innovative projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a technical, project-driven environment, preferably in hydrographic, offshore, or maritime operations.
• Proven experience in resource planning and leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Solid understanding of operational workflows in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Planning and Resources teams, setting clear priorities.
• Ensure reliable resource allocation by overseeing the planning of people and equipment.
• Maintain high HSEQ standards, ensuring safe working conditions.

Skills

Strong planning and organizational skills

Leadership and people management capability

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Proactive, solution-oriented mindset

Competence in monitoring resource utilization

Affinity with technical equipment

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Logistics, Operations Management, or Business Administration

Job description

YOUR ROLE

As Planning & Resources Manager at Deep BV, you take charge of developing and strengthening the team of ten Deepers responsible for planning our people and equipment and maintaining our technical resources. You ensure that people, equipment, time, and budget are aligned with project demands.

You have ten direct reports:

• Planning & Support (Operations): People Planner, Equipment Planner, Office Manager

• Technical Department (Resources): Lead Engineer, Survey Engineers, Chief Warehouse, Technical Assistant

With a clear overview of operations, capacity, and resource availability, you steer the team to deliver realistic and efficient plans while ensuring equipment and technical resources are ready for deployment. You monitor bottlenecks in both planning and resource management, improve workflows, and make sure we stay ahead while remaining in control when operations change at short notice.

Working closely with Operations and other departments, you connect strategy with day-to-day execution. Reporting to the Operations Director, you play a visible role in building a strong, reliable, and future-ready operation, both in people planning and technical readiness.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and develop the Planning and Resources teams, setting clear priorities and ensuring strong daily performance.

• Ensure smart and reliable resource allocation by overseeing the planning of people and equipment, while keeping the bigger operational picture in mind.

• Support project teams proactively, making sure schedules, equipment, and technical support are aligned with project needs.

• Keep equipment ready for deployment, ensuring availability, maintenance, certification, and proper warehouse operations.

• Improve processes and workflows across planning, equipment management, and logistics to increase efficiency and reliability.

• Maintain high HSEQ standards, ensuring safe working conditions and compliance with quality and certification requirements.

• Strengthen collaboration across departments, connecting planning, technical, fleet, and project teams to keep operations running smoothly — even when priorities shift.

WHO WE LOOK FOR

We are looking for a driven operations professional who understands the dynamics of maritime, offshore, or logistics environments. Someone who enjoys responsibility, keeps overview under pressure, and knows how to lead a team in a practical and down-to-earth way.

• Experience

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Logistics, Operations Management, Business Administration or a similar field.

  • 5+ years of experience in a technical, project-driven environment, preferably in hydrographic, offshore, or maritime operations.

  • Proven experience in resource planning, equipment management, and leading multidisciplinary teams.

  • Solid understanding of operational workflows in dynamic environments.

• Qualities

  • Strong planning and organizational skills.

  • Leadership and people management capability.

  • Proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

  • Strong sense of ownership for safety, quality, and operational excellence.

  • Affinity with technical equipment, engineering teams, and logistics.

  • Ability to drive continuous process improvements.

  • Competence in monitoring resource utilisation and identifying bottlenecks.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Dutch.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer a challenging and dynamic work environment with plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth as well as a chance to contribute to our sustainable and innovative projects:

• Team Environment: Work with like-minded professionals.

• Development: High priority on training and development.

• Benefits: Attractive secondary benefits tailored to your experience and education.

• Location: An office with a beautiful roof terrace for lunch and drinks, located in Amsterdam Noord, just a ferry ride from the city centre, and easily accessible from outside Amsterdam.

• Culture: Be part of a growing, inspiring, and innovative international company.

APPLY NOW

If you're excited about this opportunity, we invite you to apply.