Project Manager – Subsea Testing (#751)

Motive Offshore Group; Stavanger; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Treatment Insurance

Long Service Awards

Employee Referral Scheme

Regular Team Building Events

Job summary

The Motive Offshore Group is seeking a Project Manager – Subsea Testing in Stavanger, Norway, to lead end-to-end subsea testing projects for tier-one operators. You will plan, mobilise, execute and close-out while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and safeguarding safety, cost and schedule objectives.

You will act as the primary client contact during execution, manage relationships at senior level, and work with the Subsea Manager to secure repeat business while upholding our standards.

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing complex subsea projects end to end.
• Experience in subsea testing, pre-commissioning or installation.
• Fluent in English; Norwegian knowledge is advantageous.
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness including change control.

Responsibilities

• Lead client-facing meetings and provide regular project reports.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts and invoicing.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams and offshore personnel.
• Develop project execution plans and manage changes.
• Ensure compliance with HSEQ standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Subsea testing

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Budget & schedule control

Multi-discipline coordination

HSEQ compliance

Education

Engineering degree

Technical qualification

Tools

MS Office suite

Project planning tools

Job description

Our Core Values are at the heart of who we are, and everything we do….

People.

Planet.

Product.

Motive Offshore Group delivers trusted, multi-sector solutions across the global energy industry, combining specialist equipment rental, manufacturing, and industry-leading Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) services. We are committed to delivering sustainable and innovative solutions, and we require highly skilled individuals, like you, to come and be part of our journey.

We have many exciting opportunities globally as we rapidly expand our reach and capabilities, in particular with the low carbon and energy transition areas. We aim to assist our clients and suppliers to join us as we move into the more sustainable world.

Most importantly, our People are our most valuable asset here at the Motive Offshore Group. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to achieve their full potential. We celebrate diversity in all its forms—across race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, and background—and we are dedicated to creating a culture of equity and belonging. Our hiring practices are rooted in fairness and integrity, focusing solely on an individual’s abilities, contributions, and potential. We stride to ensure that every employee and candidate feels seen, heard, and valued as they grow with us. If you want to learn about how you can #FindYourMotive with us, head to our join us page, here .

About the role:

Hours: Full Time

The Project Manager – Subsea Testing is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of Subsea Testing projects in Norway, from contract award through planning, mobilisation, execution and close-out. The role manages complex, multi-discipline projects for tier-one operators and subsea contractors, ensuring cost, schedule, quality, safety and contract objectives are met.

Based in Stavanger, the Project Manager is the primary client contact during execution and is expected to manage client relationships at project and senior level, operating to the standards that tier-one clients demand. The individual leads the project team, manages interfaces with clients, contractors and third parties, and works closely with the Subsea Manager, operations and engineering teams to deliver successful outcomes and secure repeat business.

About the team:

You’ll be joining our Motive team, who are mainly based in Stavanger. Over the past few years, this team has grown significantly as Motive continues to expand, and our intention is to continue this. Reporting into the Head of Delivery, you’ll be working alongside both our TIC and Rentals teams that strive for high quality service of work.

You will also be working alongside a committed and proud Motive team globally that want to play their part in the growth of the business and support each other daily to create a positive, values driven and hard-working professional environment.

Responsibilities:

People

Adopt and promote the Motive Offshore Group People Values and ensuring their use is embedded throughout.

Act as the primary point of contact for tier-one operators and subsea contractors during project execution, managing expectations and building strong, trusted relationships at project and senior level.

To be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd.

Planet

Lead by example in setting the highest possible standards in the promotion of People Values, HSEQ procedures and best practice, ensuring compliance to the Motive Offshore Group HSEQ Policy, procedures, standards and regulatory obligations.

Immediately report all accidents, incidents, near misses or environmental concerns

Adhere to and participate in company-wide sustainability policies, procedures and initiatives as they are developed to support our Net Zero objectives.

Product

Leadership and client management

Lead client-facing meetings, including kick-off meetings, progress reviews, risk reviews, test procedure reviews and close-out meetings, and issue regular project reports to the client.

Lead and motivate project teams, including onshore and offshore test personnel, subsea engineers and subcontractors.

Line manage and develop the Assistant Project Manager, including delegation, coaching and performance reviews.

Manage multiple complex projects concurrently, prioritising resources and attention to meet client and business needs.

Commercial and tender support

Provide technical and operational input to tenders, including cost estimates, schedules and execution plans, and take a structured handover from the Senior Sales Engineer at contract award.

Manage project budgets, forecasts, margin and invoicing, ensuring costs remain within approved limits and taking corrective action where required.

Identify, agree and recover variations, orders and requests (VORs) promptly, tracking their impact on cost and schedule.

Identify opportunities for follow-on and additional work during execution and feed them back to the Senior Sales Engineer.

Develop project execution plans and define project scope, goals and deliverables in collaboration with the client and internal stakeholders.

Oversee the preparation and approval of test procedures, test programmes and risk assessments for subsea testing scopes.

Coordinate the preparation, function testing, certification and mobilisation of Subsea Testing equipment, ensuring all documentation is complete prior to equipment leaving site.

Manage interfaces with the client, installation contractors, vessels, vendors, subcontractors and third parties to ensure testing scopes are integrated into the wider campaign.

Ensure test results, data and final reports are reviewed, accurate and issued to the client in a timely manner.

Liaise with the relevant Technical Authority on job specification requirements.

Plan project logistics, including personnel, travel, accommodation, offshore mobilisation and any training required for Motive personnel.

Project controls

Prepare and present Project Management Status Reviews (PMSR) to senior management, reporting on progress, cost, margin, risks, opportunities and forecast to completion, and ensure agreed actions are closed out.

Develop and maintain detailed project plans and schedules, including tasks, milestones, resources and work hours.

Monitor project progress, manage potential delays and identify schedule risks and mitigation strategies.

Manage scope changes through formal change control processes.

Review project contracts, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions, and coordinate with contracts and procurement teams on modifications or clarifications.

Ensure project documentation meets client requirements, including client-specific QA/QC, document control and reporting standards.

Ensure timely project closure, client sign-off and project reviews, capturing lessons learned and best practice for future projects.

Compliance and risk

Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations and ethical standards, including applicable Norwegian and client-specific requirements.

Ensure project activities comply with all relevant Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) processes, procedures and regulatory requirements.

Identify and manage project risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.

Support internal, external and client audits related to project performance and compliance.

Required skills / knowledge:

Proven track record managing complex subsea projects end to end for tier-one clients.

Demonstrable experience in subsea testing, pre-commissioning or subsea installation projects.

Confident managing client relationships and expectations at project and senior level.

Proven experience managing project budgets, schedules, margin and contract variations.

Experience reporting project performance to senior management.

Strong commercial and contractual awareness, including frame agreements, call-off contracts and change control.

Experience leading multi-discipline project teams with excellent safety behaviours.

Relevant Engineering Degree or equivalent technical qualification with industry experience.

Meticulous attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

Fluent in English and an effective communicator at all levels.

Strong IT skills in MS Office, including Outlook, Excel and Word, and project planning tools.

Norwegian language skills and knowledge of NORSOK standards and Norwegian offshore regulations.

Experience with comparable subsea testing equipment.

Experience of offshore wind or subsea cable projects.

Valid offshore safety training (e.g. GSK / BOSIET) and offshore medical.

What we can offer you:

Alongside the benefits below, working with Motive can take you places that you might not have thought possible. Every region we operate in, bring their own wonderful cultures & ways of working. And as a global business, you will become colleagues with people not only in the UK, but also in Taiwan, Singapore, the UAE, Norway, Brazil and in the US. You can look forward to becoming part of our people-centred approach that sees us work closely together, supporting clients and projects in multiple countries across the world.

People are at the heart of everything we do and we’re incredibly proud of the development opportunities that many of our staff have benefitted from. Since we started in 2010, we’ve seen school leavers work their way to senior positions, people relocate to other parts of the world and countless colleagues develop skills, receive training and advance their technical knowledge to enhance their own career, which in turn helps us continuously improve as a business, an employer and carry out the services we have become renowned for. At Motive, we believe in growing together. We are One Team, One Motive, and your journey is part of our shared success.

Alongside this, you’ll get:

Private Treatment Insurance

Long Service Awards

Employee Referral Scheme

Regular Team Building Events – such as family fun days, BBQs, nights out, volunteering with charities...

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