Global Director of Operations

Atlas Next Wave is partnering with a highly respected international energy services organisation to appoint a Global Director of Operations.

This is a strategic executive leadership opportunity reporting directly to the CEO, where the role will lead global operational delivery, capacity planning, profitability, safety, quality and business growth initiatives across multiple international regions. This role can be performed remotely but will require a considerable amount of travel depending on business needs.

This opportunity will suit an experienced operational leader who combines commercial acumen with a deep understanding of offshore operations and can effectively bridge the gap between executive strategy and operational execution.

We are particularly interested in speaking with candidates who can demonstrate:

• Significant operational leadership experience within the energy sector.
• Proven expertise in Asset Integrity Management.
• Strong background supporting or managing ROV operations.
• Extensive exposure to FPSO, offshore production, drilling and marine environments.
• Experience operating within international markets, particularly South America and wider APAC regions.
• A track record of working internationally and leading multicultural operational teams.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to review and challenge:
• Cost and time estimates (CTRs)
• Technical proposals and bids
• Resource plans and man-hour estimates
• Gross margin forecasts and operational assumptions
• Demonstrable success delivering revenue, margin, safety and quality targets within complex global operations.
• Experience introducing new technologies, services and operational improvements across multiple geographical regions.

The successful individual will be comfortable balancing strategic leadership responsibilities with a practical understanding of real-world offshore operations. This is not a boardroom-only role; we are looking for someone who can critically assess operational plans, understand manpower requirements, challenge assumptions and ensure projects are deliverable, safe and commercially viable.

• Lead global operational planning and resource strategy.
• Drive operational excellence, standardisation and continuous improvement across international regions.
• Deliver budgeted revenue and gross margin performance.
• Develop operational business plans, forecasts and capacity models.
• Work closely with engineering, technical and business development teams to introduce new technologies and services.
• Mentor and develop regional operational leaders.
• Champion safety, quality and compliance across the organisation.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, regulators and industry stakeholders.

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Operations or a related discipline.
• Experienced in global energy operations leadership.
• Commercially astute with strong financial awareness.
• Equally comfortable discussing offshore operations, client requirements and business performance.
• Naturally collaborative and capable of influencing executive leadership teams and operational personnel alike.
• Looking for an opportunity to shape the future direction of a growing international organisation.

We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role; candidates must have an existing, unrestricted right to work in the UK.