Navartis
Operations Manager
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JOB TITLE: Operations Manager
Location: Fife
Salary: £70,000 - £85,000 & Performance Bonus
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Sector: Marine / Offshore / Subsea Engineering
About the Company
Our client is an established marine and offshore engineering business with decades of experience delivering specialist services across the UK and Europe.
Operating across marine infrastructure, offshore construction, subsea engineering, and environmental services, they support major energy, utilities, and infrastructure projects through the delivery of complex offshore operations. Continued investment within their Subsea Services division has created an opportunity for an experienced Operations Manager to lead the delivery of high-profile offshore cable installation and repair projects.
This is an opportunity to join a business that combines long-term stability with genuine career progression, where you'll play a key role in delivering nationally significant marine infrastructure projects.
About the Role
As Operations Manager, you will lead the planning, coordination, and successful delivery of complex offshore subsea cable installation and repair projects across the UK and North West Europe.
Working closely with vessel crews, offshore teams, subcontractors, and clients, you will take ownership of project delivery, operational performance, and technical governance, ensuring every project is delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
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This is a senior leadership position offering the opportunity to influence operational strategy while remaining closely involved in technically challenging offshore engineering projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of offshore subsea cable installation and repair projects across the UK and North West Europe
- Coordinate vessel operations, offshore personnel, and subcontractors to ensure safe and efficient project delivery
- Manage project programmes, operational performance, and resource planning
- Develop and maintain operational procedures, method statements, and technical documentation
- Build and manage long-term relationships with subcontractors and key supply chain partners
- Provide technical input into tender submissions and installation methodologies
- Act as the primary operational contact for clients throughout project delivery
- Promote a strong Health, Safety, and Environmental culture across all offshore activities
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, project delivery, and commercial performance
- Lead, mentor, and develop offshore operational teams
Experience Required
- Degree qualified in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline
- Minimum 10 years' experience delivering offshore construction, marine operations, or subsea cable projects
- Strong project management experience within subsea cable installation, offshore wind, or marine infrastructure
- Excellent understanding of offshore vessel operations and marine logistics
- Strong commercial awareness and operational leadership experience
- Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors
- Excellent communication and client relationship management skills
- Willingness to travel regularly across the UK and North West Europe
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Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
- Experience delivering offshore wind or renewable energy infrastructure projects
- Knowledge of subsea cable repair and installation methodologies
- Experience supporting technical tender submissions
- Offshore certification and marine safety qualifications
- Experience managing multiple concurrent offshore projects
Package and Benefits
- Life assurance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Flexible working arrangements
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Opportunity to lead major offshore infrastructure projects across the UK and Europe
How to Apply
- Apply via this job board for immediate consideration
- Confidential conversations welcomed for more information
If you are interested in this Operations Manager position, then please apply via this job board.
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